State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Texas and Japan leaders discuss economic collaboration in Austin
Governor Greg Abbott hosted Governor Hideaki Ohmura of Aichi Prefecture at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.
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Texas reports progress in Operation Lone Star with multiple arrests and drug seizures
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing efforts in collaboration with the Trump Administration to secure the Texas border.
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Governor Abbott opens nominations for 2025 Star of Texas Awards
Governor Greg Abbott has opened nominations for the 2025 Star of Texas Awards.
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Pflugerville recognized as tourism-friendly Texas certified community
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Pflugerville for becoming a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Marble Falls gains recognition as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to Marble Falls for its new recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, a program initiated by Travel Texas.
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Governor Abbott announces appointments to Texas Diabetes Council
Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Texas Diabetes Council, which plays a vital role in advising the Texas Legislature on diabetes-related issues in the state.
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Governor Abbott announces job training grants for Collin College workers
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a series of job training grants amounting to $1,352,957 awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to Collin County Community College District, popularly known as Collin College.
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Graham receives designation as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Graham has achieved the designation of a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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State and federal assessments proceed for Texas storm damage
Governor Greg Abbott has taken steps to initiate preliminary damage assessments in Northeast Texas, following severe storms that impacted the area.
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Governor Abbott appoints members to Jefferson and Orange Counties board of pilot commissioners
Governor Greg Abbott has made key appointments to the Jefferson and Orange Counties Board of Pilot Commissioners.
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Governor Abbott announces special election date for 18th Congressional District
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a special election for the 18th Congressional District in Texas to be held on November 4, 2025.
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Governor Abbott reappoints two to state employee campaign committee
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Daniel Bivens and Vanessa Cortez Tanner to the State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee.
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Governor Abbott appoints and reappoints to Risk Management Board
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Risk Management Board, naming Jason Boatright, Jeffrey Houston, and Jason Hartgraves to their respective positions.
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Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas Physician Assistant Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed four individuals to the Texas Physician Assistant Board, with terms concluding on February 1, 2031.
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Governor Abbott activates state emergency resources due to severe weather threat in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has taken proactive steps to address severe weather threats in Texas.
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Governor Abbott applauds Nacogdoches for tourism friendly certification
Governor Greg Abbott extended his congratulations to the City of Nacogdoches for being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott appoints new leaders to Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas State Board of Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Elisa Chan, James Brian Eby, and Corey Rose to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
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Texas governor announces appointments to state chiropractic board
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Shellie Gardner to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, along with the reappointment of Michael P. Henry, D.C., and Scott Wofford, D.C. Their terms are set to end on February 1, 2031.
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Governor Abbott praises progress of school choice bill in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has expressed approval as the Texas House Committee on Public Education advances Senate Bill 2, a significant school choice legislation, to the Texas House floor.