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Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Abbott orders 'increased readiness' as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches Texas coastline
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) has ordered the state's resources to increase their readiness Sept. 12, the day before Tropical Storm Nicholas was forecasted to make landfall on the Texas coast.
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Abbott reappoints 13 to Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed thirteen members to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council for terms set to expire on Aug. 31, 2023. The council advises the commission and the legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
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'Texans love their dogs': Dog bill vetoed by Abbott returns to Texas Legislature
Previously vetoed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act has found its way to the agenda of the upcoming third special session of the Texas Legislature.
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Abbott calls for 'third special legislative session' of the Texas Legislature
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a third special legislative session, and there are five agenda items.
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Abbott 'proud' to sign highly controversial voting bill into law
Gov. Greg Abbott has placed his signature on Senate Bill 1 on Sept. 7 after three months and two special sessions. It is supposed to take effect three months after the special legislative session, which will be right before the 2022 primary elections.
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'Texas is sending emergency resources': Abbott pledges Hurricane Ida aid
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stated on Aug. 30 that he has ordered emergency resources and personnel to be deployed to Louisiana, which had been hit by Hurricane Ida.
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'I think that's a good idea': Texas lawmakers disagree on COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Gov. Greg Abbott's direction earlier this week to the state Legislature in its second special session to consider big-government-style mandates against COVID vaccine mandates is finding receptive GOP lawmakers.
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Abbott: COVID seven-day positivity rate has declined 'for two straight weeks'
Though he himself recently tested positive for COVID-19, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) claimed the virus is winding down while new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Pfizer vaccine could render his ban on mandatory vaccinations obsolete.
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Abbott 'tests negative' about a week after contracting COVID-19
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that he is now testing negative for the coronavirus about a week after he tested positive.
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Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, 'doesn't feel any symptoms'
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) said he's grateful for an outpouring of support and has vowed to "remain engaged" in governing Texas despite recently testing positive for COVID-19.
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Abbott celebrates 'momentous anniversary' with proclamation honoring India's 75 years of independence
Aug. 15 marked 75 years since India gained its independence from Britain, and the state of Texas commemorated the milestone by celebrating the "strong bond" between the state and India.
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'I test myself every day': Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, on antibody treatment
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, tested positive Aug. 17 for the virus and is receiving Regeneron's monoclonal antibody treatment, his office said.
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Abbott remembers 'extraordinary heroes' on Purple Heart Day
Gov. Greg Abbott took to Twitter to honor Purple Heart Day, a day to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices of the military.
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'Remaining flood-ready is essential': Texas unveils new flood safety website
The State of Texas has unveiled a new flood safety website, and Gov. Greg Abbott is urging residents in Texas to visit the new website, which contains valuable information that Texans might need in the event of a flood, which are not uncommon in the State of Texas.
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Abbott calls second special session of Texas Legislature to 'finish the work that was started'
Gov. Greg Abbott has made good on his promise to call another special session of the Texas Legislature, which is to begin on Aug. 7 at noon.
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'It punishes regular hard-working folks': Seliger introduces bill to eliminate Abbott's line-item veto authority
Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) has recently introduced legislation in the Special Legislative Session that would eliminate Gov. Greg Abbott's line-item veto power, according to a report by the Texas Tribune.
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Johnson: Abbott should 'refocus his efforts on the power grid, health care access'
State Rep. Ann Johnson (D-Houston) has responded to remarks Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made about her during a ceremonial bill signing.
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'One of the deadliest drugs': Abbott signs anti-fentanyl bill
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 768 into law at the Crime Stoppers of Houston headquarters, which increases criminal penalties for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl in Texas, according to a press release.
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Abbott: New law creates 'better continuity of care' for new Texas mothers
The time a new mother in Texas is covered by Medicaid has tripled thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) that extended coverage time from 60 days to six months postpartum.
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'Texas breeds innovation': Wally Funk becomes the oldest human in space following Blue Origin launch in West Texas
Aviator Wally Funk, 82, became the oldest human to travel in space July 20 after Blue Origin's rocket launch outside Van Horn in West Texas, accompanied by Jeff Bezos.