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Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas' request for Fire Management Assistance Grants to combat the Welder Fire in San Patricio County and the Duke Fire in Bexar County.

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Abbott joins VP Vance in Eagle Pass for border security talks

By Houston Daily | Mar 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott participated in a border security roundtable with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard at the Eagle Pass Border Patrol Station.

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Governor Abbott reappoints Winter as health inspector general

By Houston Daily | Mar 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Raymond Charles "Ray" Winter as the Inspector General for Health and Human Services.

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Texas wins Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup for 13th consecutive year

By Houston Daily | Mar 10, 2025

Texas has once again claimed the Governor's Cup from Site Selection magazine, marking its 13th consecutive year and 21st overall win.

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Terrell earns film friendly status from state commission

By Houston Daily | Mar 10, 2025

The City of Terrell has been recognized as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott.

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Patrick Frost appointed to ERS Board by Governor Abbott

By Houston Daily | Mar 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Patrick "Pat" Frost to the Board of Trustees for the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

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Brazosport communities receive recognition as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified

By Houston Daily | Mar 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has acknowledged the Brazosport communities of Clute, Lake Jackson, and Surfside Beach for achieving the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation.

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Governor Abbott promotes school choice at Fort Worth event

By Houston Daily | Mar 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott addressed the growing support for school choice in the Texas House of Representatives during a Parent Empowerment Night at Temple Christian School in Fort Worth.

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Texas grants $2M to KoMiCo for semiconductor facility expansion

By Houston Daily | Mar 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $2 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to KoMiCo Technology, Inc. for its facility in Round Rock.

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Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of Panhandle winter storm

By Houston Daily | Mar 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources in anticipation of severe winter weather expected to impact the Texas Panhandle.

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Texas officials meet federal leaders to discuss ongoing border security efforts

By Houston Daily | Mar 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues to collaborate with federal authorities to address border security issues.

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Governor Abbott activates emergency response for wildfire risk in West Texas

By Houston Daily | Mar 7, 2025

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

By Houston Daily | Mar 7, 2025

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

By Houston Daily | Mar 7, 2025

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

By Houston Daily | Mar 6, 2025

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

By Houston Daily | Mar 6, 2025

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

By Houston Daily | Mar 6, 2025

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

By Houston Daily | Mar 6, 2025

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.