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Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Wildfire Activity In 191 Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has issued a disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties in response to widespread wildfire activity throughout the state. Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant.
Texas Arrests MS-13 Gang Members, Smugglers Known For Sexual Abuse
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $130,000 Job Training Grant To Texas Southmost College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award of $132,794 to Texas Southmost College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Declaration In August 2023
Governor Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Declaration In August 2023
Governor Abbott Signs Critical Energy Laws At TIPRO Summer Conference
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed critical energy legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session following his keynote address at the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association’s (TIPRO) Summer Conference in San Antonio.
Governor Abbott Lauds Role Of Small Businesses In Texas’ Historic Budget Surplus
Governor Abbott today celebrated Texas’ record-shattering jobs economy and the role small businesses play in keeping Texas a national economic leader at the Governor’s Small Business Summit in McAllen.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $9.9 Million In Career Training Grants To Rio Grande Valley Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 20 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $9.9 million to 11 schools in the Rio Grande Valley to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Nursing
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathy Boswell and reappointed Mazie Mathews Jamison and Verna "Kathy" Shipp to the Texas Board of Nursing for terms set to expire on January 31, 2029.