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Governor Abbott activates emergency response for wildfire risk in West Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of critical wildfire dangers and severe weather threats expected across various regions...


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Governor Abbott appoints new members to disabilities committee

Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities.


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Governor Abbott appoints six to Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed six individuals to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD), with terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.


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Governor Abbott reappoints two members to business advisory council

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Aaron Negherbon and Patricia Rigney to the Business Advisory Council of the Texas Division of Emergency Management.


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Governor Abbott supports Trump's early presidency achievements

Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his support for President Donald Trump's recent joint address to Congress.


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Governor Abbott raises state operations center readiness amid wildfire threats

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to raise the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response).


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Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas State Board Of Acupuncture Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Ahmed Sheikh, D.O., and the reappointment of Elisabeth “Ellee” Carlson, D.A.O.M., and Sheri Davidson to the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners.


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Abbott appoints members to Upper Guadalupe River Authority board

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, with terms expiring on February 1, 2029.


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Kilgore receives Music Friendly Texas certification from Governor Abbott

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


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Governor Abbott renews wildfire disaster proclamation amid persistent threats

Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a wildfire disaster proclamation originally issued on October 14, 2024.


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Governor Abbott announces new 5-year economic strategy for Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled a comprehensive five-year economic development strategic plan aimed at fostering economic growth and job creation throughout Texas.


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Luttrell introduces bill targeting illegal entry into military bases

Congressman Morgan Luttrell has reintroduced the Protecting Military Assets Act in the House of Representatives.


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Resolution introduced to censure Rep. Al Green for disrupting congressional session

On March 5, 2025, Congressman Troy E. Nehls from Texas introduced a resolution to censure fellow Texan Congressman Al Green.


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Monica De La Cruz responds positively to President Trump's joint address

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas shared her thoughts following President Trump's Joint Address.


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Air traffic control modernization discussed at congressional hearing

Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on the infrastructure and staffing of the United States air traffic control system.


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Rep. Nehls supports Trump's address; praises border security and economic investments

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has shared his response to President Donald J. Trump's recent Joint Address to Congress.


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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas Juvenile Justice Board

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Matthew Marick and the reappointment of Joe Barton, Ph.D., and Stephanie House to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board.


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Governor Abbott appoints three to TSBVI governing board

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Belinda Rudinger, Ed.D., and the reappointment of Beth Jones, Ph.D., and Bruce L. “Lee” Sonnenberg to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI).


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Governor Abbott proclaims March 2025 as Women’s History Month in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared March 2025 as Women's History Month in Texas.


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Menard designated as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Menard is now a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.