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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.
Governor Abbott Announces First Bus Of Migrants Arrives In Los Angeles
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Los Angeles, California from Texas.
Governor Abbott Signs Pivotal Measures To Combat Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today signed four laws to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million Job Training Grant To Brazosport College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award for $1,340,802 to Brazosport College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For East Texas Storms
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the request and approval by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a disaster declaration for East Texas communities affected by severe storms and flooding that began on May 10.
Governor Abbott Appoints Smith As Student Regent For Texas Tech University System
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steeley Smith as the student regent for the Texas Tech University System for a term set to expire on May 31, 2024.