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Governor Abbott Appoints Johnson To San Jacinto River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Stephanie Johnson to the San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on October 16, 2025.
Texas State Agencies Provide Mental Health Support, Financial Assistance To Hundreds In Uvalde Community
Governor Greg Abbott continues to oversee and direct Texas state agency efforts to assist and support the Uvalde community following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School.
Governor Abbott, TWC Award Almost $1.3 Million In Governor’s Summer Merit Program
Governor Greg Abbott today awarded 17 grants totaling nearly $1.3 million that will be distributed through the Governor's Summer Merit Program to Texas universities and community colleges for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) summer youth camps.
Governor Abbott Authorizes Texas National Guard, Texas Department Of Public Safety To Return Illegal Immigrants To Border
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order authorizing and empowering the Texas National Guard and the Texas Department of Public Safety to apprehend illegal immigrants who illegally cross the border between ports of entry and return them to the border.
Governor Abbott Announces More Than $5.9 Million In Texas Talent Connection Grants
Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $5.9 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 18 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state.
Governor Abbott Announces Additional $30 Million In Grants To Boost Local Border Security Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) is providing an additional $30 million in Operation Lone Star (OLS) grant funding for Texas cities and counties to enhance border security operations, including funding to help deter and interdict criminal activity related to the border crisis.
Governor Abbott Names Hollub Chair, Appoints Nine To Texas Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors
Governor Abbott has made nine appointments to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, the Governor has named Vicki Hollub as Chair.
Governor Abbott Announces $114.1 Billion Economic Impact Of Military Installations In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the results of a study completed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) analyzing the impact on the state’s economy of the U.S. military installations within Texas.