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Governor Abbott Raises Awareness For Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl to save more lives.
First Lady Abbott Highlights Texans Helping Texans At Texas Child Care Administrator’s Conference In Round Rock
First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday highlighted the importance of helping the most vulnerable in our state, particularly children, during her welcome remarks at the annual Texas Child Care Administrator's Conference hosted by The Texas Center for Child and Family Studies in Round Rock.
Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Two To Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dakota Marks and reappointed Emily Hunt, D.N.P. to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council for terms set to expire on August 31, 2029.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas Stock Exchange At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the Texas Stock Exchange (TSXE) and the state’s historic economic milestones during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin
Governor Abbott Calls For Statewide Day Of Observance To Honor Victims Of October 7th Terrorist Attacks In Israel
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation calling for a statewide moment of silence at 7:00 AM CDT on October 7, 2024, to honor the victims whose lives were tragically taken due to the acts of war committed by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas and in remembrance for those who are still held hostage to this day.
Governor Abbott Deploys Generators To Assist Hurricane Helene Recovery In Georgia
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy emergency power generators to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Georgia following a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
Texas Ramps Up Efforts To Target Dangerous Tren De Aragua
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Appoints Parrish To Texas Municipal Retirement System Board Of Trustees
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jim Parrish to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees (TMRS) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.