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Aug 26

Governor Abbott Signs Bills Protecting Texans From Foreign Adversaries

Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed House Bill 128, Senate Bill 17, and Senate Bill 1349 into law to protect Texans against threats from hostile foreign adversaries like Russia, Iran, and China.

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Aug 26

Governor Abbott Announces Brazos Midstream Processing Expansion In Martin County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Brazos Midland Processing, LLC (“Brazos Midstream”) as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. Brazos Midstream will open a new, 300 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) natural gas processing plant in Martin County that will create $185 million in capital investment.

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Aug 25

Governor Abbott Notifies Texans Of September 4 Disaster Unemployment Assistance Application Deadline

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today issued a reminder that individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by severe storms and flooding in the Hill Country have until September 4 to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).

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Aug 25

Governor Abbott Adds Legislation To Special Session #2 Agenda

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a message to the Texas Legislature expanding the Special Session #2 agenda to include legislation that will improve public safety and the security of Texas elections. 

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Aug 23

Governor Abbott Presents Strait To The Heart Funds To Hill Country Flood Victims

Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund to present checks to additional families impacted by the catastrophic Hill Country floods.

Aug 23

Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Passage Of HB 4

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Senate passage of House Bill 4.

Aug 22

Governor Abbott Signs Law To Transfer University of Houston-Victoria To The Texas A&M System

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed SB 2361 into law to transfer the University of Houston-Victoria to the Texas A&M University System during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol.

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Aug 21

Governor Abbott Applauds Passage Of Camp Safety Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today applauded the Texas Legislature for passing key camp safety legislation that enhances youth camp safety across the state.

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