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Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Recent News About Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Governor Abbott awards over $7.3 million in workforce skills training grants
Governor Greg Abbott announced the allocation of over $7.3 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 22 workforce skills training and job placement programs across Texas.
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Fort Worth earns recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas certified community
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to Fort Worth following its designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.
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Abbott unveils tri-agency site linking education with workforce opportunities
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of a new tri-agency website aimed at strengthening Texas' education-to-workforce pipeline.
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Abbott requests SBA assessment after Fort Worth apartment fire
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to collaborate with the U.S. Small Business Administration, along with state and local partners, to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments following an...
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Governor's Small Business Summit heads to Rockport-Fulton
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Rockport-Fulton on July 10.
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Pasadena receives Music Friendly certification from Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Pasadena has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
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Texas secures federal approval for women's health waiver until 2030
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the renewal of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC) Healthy Texas Women federal Medicaid demonstration waiver.
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Governor Abbott announces special election date for Texas Senate District 9
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a special election for the Texas Senate District 9 seat.
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Texas approves energy fund loan for new natural gas facility
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the first Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement, which will finance a 122 megawatt natural gas power plant in Texas.
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Governor Abbott announces funding for MGC Pure Chemicals America's expansion
Governor Greg Abbott announced a $5.3 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant to MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. (MPCA) for expanding its production facility in Killeen.
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Governor Abbott directs formation of response team for screwworm threat
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) to form a joint response team to tackle the New World screwworm threat.
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Governor Abbott activates emergency response for Southeast Texas floods
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of potential flooding in Southeast Texas.
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Texas named best business climate by Business Facilities magazine
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texas has been named the Best Business Climate in the United States for the third consecutive year.
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Texas leads nation in job creation over the past year
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has become the leading state in job creation over the past year.
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Governor Abbott vetoes controversial hemp regulation bill
Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed Senate Bill 3, a piece of legislation aimed at regulating hemp products in Texas.
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Gary Young appointed to 62nd Judicial District Court by Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gary Young as the new judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court.
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Governor Abbott comments on President Trump's latest security measures
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump's recent actions.
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Governor Abbott signs over 600 new laws during legislative session
Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law over 300 bills from the 89th Regular Legislative Session, totaling more than 600 new laws this session.
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Governor Abbott appoints Hussenoeder to TexNet advisory committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Stefan Hussenoeder, Ph.D., to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee.
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Governor Abbott concludes legislative session; announces special session starting July
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the conclusion of the 89th Regular Legislative Session with a total of 1,155 bills signed into law and 28 bills vetoed.