State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Governor Abbott activates emergency response ahead of severe weather threats
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and wildfire threats expected this weekend.
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Braven Environmental announces $145M recycling facility investment in Texarkana
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the establishment of a new Braven Environmental facility in Texarkana.
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City of Bowie recognized as Tourism Friendly by Travel Texas
Governor Greg Abbott extended his congratulations to the City of Bowie for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Abbott pledges expansion of school choice at Edinburg event
Governor Greg Abbott has committed to collaborating with the Texas Legislature to expand school choice during the current legislative session.
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Governor Abbott reappoints Erin Lunceford to Texas justice lands board
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Erin Lunceford to the Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Lands.
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Abbott supports Trump's executive order on women's sports
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement today regarding President Donald Trump's recent Executive Order, which aims to protect women's sports in the United States.
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Governor Abbott reappoints McCleskey as ombudsman for juvenile justice department
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Robert “Sean” McCleskey as the Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
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Governor Abbott announces job training grant to Victoria College
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Skills Development Fund grant exceeding $138,000 awarded to Victoria College.
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Governor Abbott orders removal of DEI policies in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order requiring all Texas state agencies to remove any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.
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Governor Abbott bans Chinese AI apps on Texas government devices
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a ban on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media applications linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on government-issued devices in Texas.
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Governor Abbott directs agencies to reject gender ideologies following Trump's executive order
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive to Texas state agency heads, urging adherence to state and federal laws regarding gender ideologies.
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Abbott issues orders for state-federal coordination on border security
Governor Greg Abbott has issued five Executive Orders aimed at enhancing cooperation between Texas state agencies and the Trump Administration on border and homeland security matters.
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Texas leads US job growth for third consecutive year
Texas has maintained its position as the leading state in job creation for the third consecutive year.
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Abbott orders DPS strike teams for homeland security operations
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to deploy tactical strike teams.
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Governor Abbott commemorates Holocaust victims by lighting mansion
Governor Greg Abbott marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day by illuminating the Governor's Mansion in yellow.
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Governor Abbott appoints John Asel to lead Alamo Regional Mobility Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Asel as the presiding officer of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA).
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Texas reaches record highs in employment under Governor Abbott
Texas has achieved record-breaking employment figures for December 2024, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Texas partners with Trump Administration on Operation Lone Star
Governor Greg Abbott, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues to collaborate with the Trump Administration on border security initiatives.
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Abbott congratulates Trump on inauguration as 47th president
Governor Greg Abbott extended his congratulations to Donald J. Trump, who was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025.
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Texas reports major fentanyl seizure amid ongoing Operation Lone Star efforts
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, is continuing efforts to secure the border.