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Nominations open for 2025 Star of Texas Awards

Governor Greg Abbott has opened nominations for the 2025 Star of Texas Awards, a recognition dedicated to peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement personnel who have been seriously injured or...


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Governor Abbott announces appointments to Sex Offender Treatment Council

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Sex Offender Treatment Council, affirming his selections in members who will help steer the council's future directives.


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Texas bolsters border security with arrests, seizures, and targeted operations

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are collaborating with federal authorities to address border security concerns.


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Governor Abbott and Aichi Governor discuss economic ties at meeting

Governor Greg Abbott met with Governor Hideaki Ohmura of Aichi Prefecture at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin to discuss expanding economic relations between Texas and Japan.


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Crenshaw to lead new House task force against Mexican cartels

Today, Congressman Dan Crenshaw from Texas was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford to lead a new Cartel Task Force within the committee.


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Trump's actions praised by De La Cruz in Texan water dispute

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th District publicly expressed her appreciation for former President Donald Trump's efforts to ensure that the Mexican government fulfills its obligation to deliver over a million acre-feet of water...


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Governor Abbott appoints three to risk management board

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Risk Management Board, which is responsible for overseeing insurance services for state agencies in Texas.


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Governor Abbott reappoints members to state employee charitable campaign policy committee

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Daniel Bivens and Vanessa Cortez Tanner to the State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee.


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Governor Abbott sets special election date for 18th Congressional District

Governor Greg Abbott has declared that the special election for the 18th Congressional District seat, left vacant by the late Congressman Sylvester Turner, will occur on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.


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Marble Falls earns designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated Marble Falls for achieving the designation of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.


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Governor Abbott appoints new members to pilot commissioners board

Governor Greg Abbott has made significant appointments to the Jefferson and Orange Counties Board of Pilot Commissioners.


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Texas initiates joint damage assessment following Northeast Texas storms

Governor Greg Abbott has taken steps to assess storm damage in Northeast Texas by directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management to work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).


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Texas Governor Abbott's new appointments to the Texas Diabetes Council

Governor Greg Abbott has made a new appointment and three reappointments to the Texas Diabetes Council, tasked with advising on diabetes-related legislative needs and education in Texas. K. Renee’ Yarbrough-Yale, D.N.P., takes a new seat, while...


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Pflugerville earns designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Pflugerville following its recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.


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Graham recognized as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after meeting TMO criteria

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


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Texas awards $1.3M in job training grants to Collin County Community College

Governor Greg Abbott announced over $1.3 million in job training grants to Collin County Community College District, provided by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).


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House Republicans pass act to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections

Today, the House of Representatives pushed forward legislation intended to bolster the integrity of U.S. federal elections.


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Rep. Nehls backs Senate amendment, emphasizing Trump's commitments

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has announced his affirmative vote on the Senate Amendment to H. Con.


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Babin supports budget for Trump's America First agenda in congressional vote

Congressman Brian Babin of Texas expressed his support for a budget resolution aimed at advancing former President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda.


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McCaul supports SAVE Act to ensure citizenship verification for federal voting

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul from Texas cast his vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act today.