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State Sen. Schwertner: Passing tort reform is key to ‘keeping the Texas economic miracle alive’

Charles Schwertner, a state senator from Texas's 5th District, said that Senate Bill 29 provides companies with greater legal certainty, aiding in job attraction and investment while reinforcing Texas’s pro-business reputation.


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Congressman McCaul launches 2025 app challenge for Texas students

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has announced the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a competition aimed at encouraging students to learn coding by developing their own applications.


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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.


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Governor Abbott congratulates Ingleside on new tourism certification

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Ingleside for being named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.


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Governor Abbott meets with Taiwan's minister to strengthen economic ties

Governor Greg Abbott met with Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs, Jyh-Huei Kuo, to discuss enhancing economic partnerships and technology investments between Texas and Taiwan.


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Texas sets new employment records with gains in labor force

Texas has set new records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of its labor force according to April employment data.


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Governor Abbott announces career training grants exceeding $580K for Metroplex schools

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of career training grants amounting to over $580,700 to three schools in the Metroplex region.


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NTxBio establishes biomanufacturing facility in Plano creating over 170 jobs

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that NTxBio will set up a biomanufacturing facility in Plano, Texas.


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Governor Abbott seeks USDA waiver to limit unhealthy SNAP purchases

Governor Greg Abbott has reached out to the federal government with a request to modify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas.


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El Paso Community College receives $85K grant for worker training

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that El Paso Community College will receive a Skills Development Fund grant exceeding $85,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).


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Governor Abbott signs pro-business legislation into law

Governor Greg Abbott has signed three significant pieces of business legislation into law, including Senate Bill 29, which establishes the business judgment rule in Texas.


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Congressman McCaul attends inaugural mass for first American pope

Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, attended the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV.


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State Rep. Hickland: New testimony exposes ‘piece of the puzzle' in rising insurance costs

Hillary Hickland, State Representative for Texas House District 55, said that testimony revealing trial lawyers' manipulation of medical costs explains the rise in insurance premiums and these lawyers' vigorous opposition to reform.


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Killeen recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Killeen for being named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.


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Governor Abbott announces Economic Development Week to promote business growth

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the designation of May 12-16, 2025, as Economic Development Week in Texas.


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Garland named Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Garland has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).


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Texas authorities arrest four gang members at border crossing

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the arrest of four members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).


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Abbott appoints two to Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Chelsea Howell Garcia and the reappointment of Karen Gardner to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.