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Governor Abbott Adds Additional Counties To Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023
Governor Abbott Adds Additional Counties To Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Protect Lives, Rights Of Texans
Governor Greg Abbott this week signed laws to empower Texas parents, protect Texans from the growing national fentanyl crisis, and safeguard women's sports passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Perryton Tornado Response
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by severe storms and tornadoes that caused significant damage to homes and businesses in Ochiltree and Cass counties.
Governor Abbott Names New Deputy Chief Of Staff
Governor Greg Abbott today named Angela Colmenero as his new Deputy Chief of Staff. Jordan Hale, who began serving as Deputy Chief of Staff in October 2018, will be departing the Office of the Governor at the end of June.
Operation Lone Star Expands Successful Migrant Busing Strategy
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.
Texas Smashes Total Jobs Record For 20 Months In A Row, Leads Nation In Jobs Growth
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the growing Texas workforce and the state’s robust jobs economy following the release of May employment data showing Texas again smashing all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas labor force.
Governor Abbott Deploys State Emergency Response Resources For Northwest Texas Tornadoes
Governor Greg Abbott tonight directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources to meet urgent life-safety needs in Perryton, Texas, due to a tornado that has impacted the community.
Governor Abbott Signs Vital Save Women’s Sports Act
Governor Greg Abbott today signed the Save Women's Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol.