Noticias

May 9

Chief Executive Magazine Names Texas Best State For Business For 13th Straight Year

In an annual survey of hundreds of CEOs from across the United States conducted by Chief Executive, Texas has again been named the “Best State For Business” for 2017.

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May 7

Texas Bans Sanctuary Cities

Governor Greg Abbott today signed legislation banning sanctuary cities in the state of Texas.

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May 5

Governor Abbott Announces Additional USDA Funding to Fight Cattle Fever Ticks

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the United States Department of Agriculture has allocated an additional $3.7 million to fighting the spread of cattle fever ticks in South Texas.

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May 5

Governor Abbott Hosts Zika Prevention Roundtable In Brownsville, TX

Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt today hosted a Zika prevention roundtable with community leaders and health officials from Cameron and Hidalgo Counties.

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May 4

Governor Abbott Statement On House Passage Of Convention Of States Resolution

Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement after the Texas House of Representatives passed a resolution (SJR 2) calling for a Convention of States.

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May 4

Governor Abbott And Dr. Hellerstedt Call On Local Officials To Take Action Against Zika

Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt today sent a letter to County Judges and Mayors across the state asking for their continued assistance in combatting locally-transmitted Zika viruses in Texas. 

May 4

Governor Abbott Attends National Day Of Prayer Observance In Brownsville, TX

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the National Day of Prayer observance at Sam’s Memorial Stadium in Brownsville, Texas.

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May 3

Governor Abbott Speaks With Department Of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos

Governor Greg Abbott today held a call with United States Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to discuss the recent stabbing attack at The University of Texas at Austin.

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