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2015
September
Sep 30
Governor Abbott Urges DHS To Provide Additional Border Security Resources
Sep 29
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Two To Texas Facilities Commission
Sep 29
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors 2015 Governor’s Small Business Award Winners
Sep 28
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the National Association of Women Business Owners (N
Sep 28
ICYMI: Governor Abbott: My Goal Is To Make Texas The No. 1 State For Women-Owned Businesses
Sep 25
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s “Life Without Literac
Sep 24
Governor Greg Abbott And First Lady Cecilia Abbott Receive Texas Heroes For Children Award
Sep 24
Governor Abbott Appoints Burciaga To School Land Board
Sep 24
Governor Abbott Presents Texas Purple Heart To Four Soldiers
Sep 23
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Hood County Children’s Charity Fund Luncheon
Sep 23
Governor Abbott Addresses Transportation & Infrastructure Summit, Issues Directive To Transportation
Sep 22
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance Awards Luncheon
Sep 22
Governor Abbott Addresses United States Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce At National Convention Luncheon
Sep 22
First Lady Cecilia Abbott And Governor Greg Abbott 2015 Governor’s Volunteer Award Winners
Sep 21
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To University Of Houston System Board Of Regents
Sep 17
Governor Abbott Reappoints Ward To State Soil And Water Conservation Board
Sep 16
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Six To The Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities
Sep 15
Governor Abbott Appoints Bell To Texas Southern University Board Of Regents
Sep 15
Governor Abbott Statement On IBM Ranking Texas #1 State For Foreign And Domestic Investment
Sep 15
ICYMI: Governor Abbott: Let’s Serve Our Military
Sep 15
Governor Abbott Statement On School Bus Crash In Houston
Sep 14
Governor Appoints Task Force On Improving Outcomes For Juveniles Adjudicated Of Sexual Offenses
Sep 14
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Dedicates New Ultrasound Equipment At Central Texas Life Care
Sep 14
Governor Abbott Visits VA Health Care Center, UT Health Science Center In Harlingen
Sep 14
ICYMI: Making Amends With Mexico
Sep 14
ICYMI: The Granite State Groans: Texas, Stop Messing With Us
Sep 11
WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Goes To Mexico
Sep 11
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags To Half-Staff On National Day Of Remembrance
Sep 10
Flags At Half-Staff On Friday, September 11 For Patriot Day
Sep 10
Governor Abbott Appoints Niermann To Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Sep 10
Governor Abbott Reappoints Nelson To Public Utility Commission
Sep 10
Governor Abbott Presents Star Of Texas Awards
Sep 9
Governor Abbott Appoints Siebman Presiding Officer Of Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority
Sep 9
What They Are Saying About Governor Abbott’s Trip To Mexico
Sep 8
Governor Abbott Meets With Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto; Extends Invitation To Texas
Sep 8
Governor Abbott Signs Transportation Agreement With Mexico; Announces Energy Task Force
Sep 7
Governor Abbott Meets With Security And Energy Officials; Gives Keynote Address In Mexico City
Sep 6
Governor Abbott Attends Luncheon With Mexico State Officials And Governors
Sep 6
ICYMI: Governor Abbott: We Must Strengthen Our Working Relationship With Mexico
Sep 4
ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Call To Support Law Enforcement On The Real Story
Sep 3
First Lady Cecilia Abbott and OneStar Foundation Announce Winners of the 2015 Governor’s Volunteer A
Sep 3
Governor Abbott Appoints Nine To Governor’s University Research Initiative Advisory Board
Sep 3
Governor Greg Abbott Orders Texas Flags To Be Flown Half-Staff Statewide In Honor Of Deputy Sheriff
Sep 3
Governor Abbott To Lead Delegation To Mexico City
Sep 2
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board
Sep 2
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Health and Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committ
Sep 2
Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Call To Stand With Law Enforcement In Texas
Sep 1
Governor Abbott Sends Letter To Texas Congressional Delegation Urging Opposition To Iran Deal