State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Governor Abbott addresses illegal activities at East Plano Islamic Center
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Funeral Service Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order to the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) in Collin County.
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Governor Abbott reappoints Kevin Scott to Gulf Coast Authority board
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Kevin Scott to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors.
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Texas prepares emergency response as severe storms threaten flash floods
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding threats across South and Southeast Texas.
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Brownwood earns Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community status
Governor Greg Abbott extended his congratulations to the City of Brownwood for achieving the designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Texas launches NARCAN locator map amid growing fentanyl crisis
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new online interactive map launched by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as part of the "One Pill Kills" campaign.
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Governor Abbott appoints three members to nursing advisory committee
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee, which plays a crucial role in providing recommendations to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
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Stephenville recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Stephenville for earning the designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation originally issued on July 8, 2022, concerning exceptional drought conditions affecting several counties in the state.
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Abbott promotes school choice with Ducey’s support at Texas Capitol
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows, expressed strong support for school choice during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
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Governor Abbott renews border security disaster declaration affecting multiple Texas counties
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a disaster proclamation initially issued in May 2021 concerning border security.
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Federal aid granted for Pauline Road Fire response
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas's request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to address the Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto and Montgomery counties.
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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas Tech University System Board
Governor Greg Abbott has made key appointments to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
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Texas allocates $239M for rural mental health facility expansion
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a significant financial commitment to improve mental health care in rural Texas.
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Sweetwater joins over 175 communities as film friendly texas certified community
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Sweetwater has been recognized as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott appoints Brandy Robinson as Austin County Criminal District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brandy Robinson as the Austin County Criminal District Attorney.
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Texas honors volunteers making a difference across communities
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, the Honorary Chair of the Governor's Volunteer Awards, has announced the recipients of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards.
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Governor Abbott appoints two to Sulphur River Basin Authority Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Rolen and Jason E. Spencer to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors.
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Texas sets new records in employment and business expansion
Texas has once again broken records in employment, marking significant achievements in job creation and labor force size as of January 2025.
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Governor Abbott announces first small business summit of the year in Uvalde
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the first Governor’s Small Business Summit of 2025 will take place in Uvalde on March 27.
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Texas secures federal grant for firefighting efforts against Double S Fire
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas's request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to aid in combating the Double S Fire in Hutchinson County.