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John Paul Mitchell Systems relocates HQ from California to Dallas County

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS) will relocate its corporate headquarters from California to Dallas County, Texas.


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Governor Abbott signs historic $20 billion investment into Texas' water infrastructure

Governor Greg Abbott has enacted Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7, marking a significant investment in Texas' water infrastructure.


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Abbott appoints five members to Texas Historical Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Texas Historical Commission, naming Mike Hagee, Kay Hindes, and Dick Tips as new members while reappointing John W. Crain and Gilbert E. "Pete" Peterson, III.


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Texas earns gold shovel award for outstanding job creation

Texas has been awarded its 12th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for exceptional job creation and capital investment in 2024.


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Abbott announces job training grant for Rio Grande Valley bank employees

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Skills Development Fund grant amounting to $262,944 awarded to Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley by the Texas Workforce Commission.


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Babin supports U.S. strikes on Iran in response to nuclear threat

U.S. Congressman Brian Babin has issued a statement regarding recent U.S. military strikes on Iran.


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Governor Abbott announces small business summit schedule for Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Bastrop on June 26, 2025.


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Governor Abbott signs bills easing regulations for small businesses

Governor Greg Abbott signed several bills into law at the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership luncheon, aiming to enhance Texas' business-friendly environment.


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Governor Abbott announces music-friendly community workshop in Pearland

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Pearland will jointly host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on June 24 in Pearland.


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Bandera earns recognition as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Bandera has achieved designation as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.


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Governor Abbott announces career training grants for East Texas schools

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that four schools in East Texas will receive Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $911,500.


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Abbott signs bills boosting Texas homestead exemptions amid broader tax relief efforts

Governor Greg Abbott has enacted three new laws aimed at providing substantial property tax relief for Texas residents.


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De La Cruz announces $8.5M plan for sterile fly facility in Hidalgo County

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins have announced the allocation of $8.5 million to establish a sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County.


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Post office named after Sgt Maj Billy D. Waugh dedicated in Bastrop

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) held a ceremony in Bastrop, Texas, to honor U.S. Army veteran Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh by dedicating the local post office in his name.


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Congressional resolution honors Dalai Lama's 90th birthday as "A Day of Compassion

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, a Republican from Texas and chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, has introduced a resolution with Representative Jim McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts.


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McCaul comments on Israel's preemptive action against Iran

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, a Republican from Texas and the chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued a statement following Israel's preemptive strikes on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership.


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Abbott appoints members to Texas psychology board

Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.


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Grapevine receives designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott extended his congratulations to the City of Grapevine for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.


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Governor Abbott announces new psychiatric hospital construction in Amarillo

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has commenced construction on the new Panhandle State Hospital in Amarillo.


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Governor Abbott appoints Keith Wall to One-Call Board of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Keith Wall to the One-Call Board of Texas.