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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Dumas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Dumas, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Laredo Economic Development Corporation On Business Growth
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) on its strong record for attracting new jobs and nearly $50 million in capital investments by expanding and relocating companies in Laredo and Webb County in 2021.
Governor Abbott Designates Mexican Cartels As Terrorist Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and instructing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to keep Texans safe amid the growing national fentanyl crisis.
Governor Abbott Appoints Towery, Hayes To Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Frank Towery Jr. and reappointed Julia Hayes to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2024.
Governor Abbott Invites Texas Employers To Apprenticeship Conference
Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas employers from across the state to attend in-person or via livestream the 2022 ApprenticeshipTexas Conference hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) September 22-23 in McAllen.
Governor Abbott Celebrates DHR Health Level 1 Trauma Center Dedication
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the one-year designation anniversary and the Dr. Kenneth Mattox Trauma Unit dedication ceremony for DHR Health's Level 1 Trauma Center in Edinburg.
Governor Abbott Directs State Agencies To Ramp Up Anti-Fentanyl Efforts
Governor Abbott today sent a letter to state agency leaders directing them to ramp up state efforts to combat the deadly fentanyl crisis impacting communities across Texas and the nation.
Governor Abbott Congratulates 31 Texas National Blue Ribbon Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the 31 Texas schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022.