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Governor Abbott Named 2023 Champion Of The Oilfield At Energy Workforce & Technology Council Awards
Governor Greg Abbott last night lauded Texas' legendary energy industry at the Energy Workforce & Technology Council's Annual Meeting Awards Dinner in Austin, where he was awarded the 2023 Champion of the Oilfield Award.
Governor Abbott Announces Seizure Of Over Half A Million Lethal Doses Of Fentanyl In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Agents assigned to the Austin Violent Crimes Task Force (AVCTF) seized over 507,000 lethal doses of fentanyl along with other narcotics, guns, ammunition, and several stolen vehicles this morning.
Governor Abbott Announces 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summits
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first of the 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summits to be held in Temple on Thursday, May 4.
Texas Named Best State For Business For Record-Shattering 19 Years In A Row
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the Best State for Business by the nation's leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine for a record-shattering 19th year in a row.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead Of Severe Storms
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources as severe storms move across the state beginning today through Friday.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bell, Gatzke To Department Of Information Resources
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mike Bell and Ben Gatzke to the Department of Information Resources for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Rosenberg
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Rosenberg, 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 Reappoints Martin, Moore To Texas Racing Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Margaret Martin and Michael “Mike” Moore to the Texas Racing Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027 and February 1, 2029, respectively.