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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 appoints Aundrea Young to EMS advisory council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aundrea Young to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services.
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Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of severe weather in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flooding expected throughout the week.
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Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has amended and renewed a drought disaster proclamation originally issued on July 8, 2022.
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Texas continues collaborative efforts with Trump administration for enhanced border security
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, is working with the Trump Administration to enhance border security in Texas.
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Texas governor praises house passage of $12B border reimbursement
Governor Greg Abbott expressed gratitude to the United States House of Representatives for allocating $12 billion in President Donald J. Trump's proposed legislation, known as "One Big Beautiful Bill."
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Texas grants $3M for Tokyo Electron's new Austin tech center
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3,080,000 to Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc. (TEL U.S.) for their technical training and research and development center in Austin.
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Governor Abbott announces 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has declared May 26-31, 2025, as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas.
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Abbott honors fallen Texas heroes at Memorial Day ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces members who lost their lives in the past year during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
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Abbott renews border security disaster proclamation affecting numerous Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a disaster proclamation concerning border security, initially issued on May 31, 2021.
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Texas legislature passes historic public education funding bill
Governor Greg Abbott has commended the Texas Legislature for passing House Bill 2, which marks a significant increase in public education funding in the state.
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Federal disaster aid approved for four South Texas counties after March floods
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that four counties in South Texas will receive federal disaster assistance following severe storms and flooding in March.
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Texas tops US in job creation under Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas leads the nation in job creation, adding more new jobs last month and over the past year than any other state.
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Abbott announces $46M in grants for Texas veterans' assistance
Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), has announced a distribution of over $46.3 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants to 175 organizations across Texas.
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Governor Abbott pays tribute to fallen Texas DPS troopers at memorial service
Governor Greg Abbott attended the annual Peace Officers Memorial Service held by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in Austin.
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Flatonia becomes a film friendly certified community
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Flatonia is now a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott joins FEMA review council under Trump's appointment
Governor Greg Abbott has been sworn into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council.
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Governor Abbott appoints new chair for Texas appraiser licensing board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ray "Chance" Bolton as the Chair of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
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Governor Abbott appoints Mallory Factor to research initiative board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sir Professor Mallory Factor to the Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI).
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Governor Abbott requests SBA's help in assessing South Texas storm damage
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to seek collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas.
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Governor offers reward for fugitive Trevor McEuen
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of Trevor McEuen, who is wanted after failing to appear in court on charges including capital murder.