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Governor Abbott Appoints Angela Colmenero As Interim Attorney General Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Angela Colmenero as the interim Attorney General of Texas, under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution, effective 10:00 AM on Friday, July 14.
Governor Abbott Statement On Proposed Property Tax Cut Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Texas Legislature's announcement of property tax cut legislation during Special Session #2.
First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson To Lead European Economic Development Mission
First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that they will lead an economic development mission to Germany, the United Kingdom, and France, organized by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism and the Texas Economic Development Corporation.
Operation Lone Star Holds The Line Over Fourth Of July Weekend
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 $3.5 Million In Career Training Grants To North Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced eight Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to support career and technical education (CTE) training by six North Texas-area educational institutions.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Arlington
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Arlington on Thursday, July 13.
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Northwest Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for Northwest Texas communities affected by severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall that began on May 27.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements For Motley County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Motley County to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed from severe weather on June 21