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Governor Abbott Activates Additional Wildfire Resources Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state firefighting resources in support of local officials amid wildfire weather conditions in West Texas expected to last into early next week.
Operation Lone Star Seizes Camo-Clad Illegal Immigrants Trying To Hide
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.
Texas Leads Nation With Fastest Economic Expansion
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement lauding the strength of the Texas economy as new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows Texas leading the nation with the fastest economic expansion in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Governor Abbott Honors Texas Rangers Bicentennial At MLB Opening Day
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Texas Rangers division within the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) at the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball (MLB) team's 2023 opening day first pitch ceremony at Globe Life Field in Arlington.
Governor Abbott Names Prescott As Chair, Reappoints Varhaug To Texas Board Of Professional Geoscientists
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mark Varhaug to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Wildfire Resources Across West Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state firefighting resources to support local officials in preparation for wildfire potential in the Panhandle, South Plains, Permian Basin, and West Texas.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Commission On Jail Standards
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Duane Lock, Ben Perry, and Esmaeil Porsa M.D. to the Commission on Jail Standards for terms set to expire January 31, 2029.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Rodríguez To State Board For Educator Certification
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alma D. Rodríguez Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.