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Texas Economy Expands Faster Than Nation In 2nd Quarter 2025
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of Texas’ robust economy as new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows the Texas economy growing at a faster rate than the nation as a whole.
Governor Abbott Appoints Franks To Texas Water Development Board
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brady Franks to the Texas Water Development Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan To 721 MW Natural Gas Facility In Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 721 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant near Baytown. NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) will build the plant, which is estimated to begin generating power by summer 2028 and will serve the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region.
Governor Abbott Names Deen President Of Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott named Megan Deen as president of the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $10.9 Million In Grants To North Texas, DFW Area Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $10.9 million were awarded to 37 organizations in the North Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth area as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.
Governor Abbott Appoints Ramirez To Real Estate Research Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jessie Ramirez to the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on January 31, 2029.
Governor Abbott Appoints Wright To Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Randall Wright to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Irving
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Irving will co-host a virtual and in-person Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, September 30, in Irving.