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Governor Abbott Vows To Cut Property Taxes At TPPF Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the many achievements from the 88th regular legislative session and highlighted his plan to complete unfinished business in subsequent special sessions during a fireside chat at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) in Austin.
Governor Abbott Announces Departure Of PUC Chairman Lake
Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Peter Lake as Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).
Major Legislative Achievements Boost Texas’ Historic Border Mission
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 Deploys State Flood Resources To Northwest Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources, as a significant flooding and severe weather threat continues across Northwest Texas for the next several days.
Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents, Representative To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed seven student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2024
Governor Abbott Appoints John Scott As Interim Attorney General Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as the short-term interim Attorney General of Texas, under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution.
First Lady Abbott Celebrates Zamora Middle School Graduation In San Antonio
First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday celebrated the accomplishments of the eighth grade class of Robert C. Zamora Middle School at their graduation ceremony in San Antonio.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Passing Substantial Property Tax Cuts
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas House of Representatives passing HB 1/HJR 1 for substantial property tax cuts as part of the special session #1 agenda.