News

Sep 4

Governor Abbott Directs Texas DPS To Strictly Enforce English Proficiency Requirements For Commercial Drivers

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to strictly enforce the English language proficiency requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.

Sep 3

Governor Abbott Participates In Urban Wildfire Response Press Conference

Governor Abbott participated in a press conference at the Texas Firefighter Wildland Urban Interface "Train the Trainer" program to discuss urban wildfire threats.

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Sep 3

Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Legislative Wins At The Greater Waco Chamber Of Commerce Luncheon

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks touting the legislative victories of the 89th Legislature at the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce "State of the State" luncheon.

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Sep 3

Governor Abbott Announces Over $405,000 In Career Training Grants For Austin Area Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today announced two grants totaling $405,954 have been awarded to two schools in the Austin area.

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Sep 2

Governor Abbott Announces Extension for FEMA Individual Assistance Registration Period For Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that at his request, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the Individual Assistance registration period for Texans impacted by flooding that occurred over Fourth of July weekend.

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Sep 2

Governor Abbott Salutes Winners of Texas Veterans Commission’s Veteran Education Excellence Award

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the 33 Texas public institutions of higher education for receiving the 2025 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC).

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Sep 2

Governor Abbott Announces Scotiabank Expansion In Dallas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank), a multi-national financial services provider and one of the largest banks in North America, will create a major regional office in Dallas.

Press Release

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Highlights New Laws Going Into Effect September 1

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the implementation of several landmark bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that go into effect today, September 1.

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