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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Instruments New 300mm Facility In Richardson

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) will increase its presence in Richardson, Texas and build a new 300mm analog semiconductor wafer fabrication facility.  

Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For 9 Texas Counties In Response To Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for 9 Texas counties impacted by recent severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes that caused widespread property damage and the loss of life.

Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Passage Of Senate Bill 2

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Senate passed Senate Bill 2 to reform property taxes.

Governor Abbott Attends Fallen Heroes Memorial Dedication In West, TX

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Fallen Heroes Memorial dedication in West, Texas.

Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick And Speaker Bonnen Release Joint Statement

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen today released the following joint statement:

Texas Expands Opioid Misuse Prevention and Treatment Efforts

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced an additional $24 million in funding for Texas to supplement the State Opioid Response grant program.

Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding To Support Border Security Operations in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced $4.7 million in federal Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) funding to increase operational capabilities of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies along the border.

Governor Abbott Statement On School Finance Reform Passage In The Texas House

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after the Texas House passed House Bill 3, which will reform the school finance system in Texas.