State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Governor Abbott comments on Trump's joint address of Congress
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement in response to President Donald Trump's recent joint address of Congress.
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Governor Abbott appoints new members to committee on people with disabilities
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Juan Carlos Lopez to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities.
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Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of six individuals to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD).
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Governor Abbott prepares emergency response ahead of wildfire danger
Governor Greg Abbott has taken proactive measures to prepare Texas for potential emergencies by directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources.
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Governor Abbott announces plan to cut red tape for small businesses
Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled a comprehensive report from the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council, outlining strategies to reduce bureaucratic obstacles for small businesses in Texas.
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Governor Abbott reappoints members to business advisory council
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Aaron Negherbon and Patricia Rigney to the Business Advisory Council for the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
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Texas increases readiness for wildfires amid severe weather forecasts
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 acupuncture board
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners.
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Abbott appoints four to Upper Guadalupe River Authority board
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Dick Eastland and Jeanne Stacy, along with the appointment of Jonathan Letz and Weir Labatt, to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority.
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Kilgore earns status as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
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 for multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation initially issued on October 14, 2024.
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Governor Abbott appoints three members 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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Canyon earns film friendly designation from Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Canyon has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
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Abbott reappoints Payne to cancer research oversight committee
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Cindy Barberio Payne to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee.
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Menard recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Menard is now a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott appoints three to board overseeing blind education
Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI).
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Operation Lone Star reports major achievements amid ongoing border security efforts
Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues efforts to secure the border.
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Governor Abbott proclaims March as Women's History Month in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared March 2025 as Women’s History Month in the state.
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Governor Abbott orders probe into two Texas Lottery incidents
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to look into two incidents concerning the Texas Lottery.
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Governor Abbott celebrates career education achievements during CTE Month
Governor Greg Abbott marked Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Texas by acknowledging the accomplishments of students involved in career and job training programs.