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Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Combat Statewide Housing Crisis In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 15, Senate Bill 840, and House Bill 24 into law to tackle the housing shortage and improve housing affordability across the state during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $146 Billion Texas Transportation Investment
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of over $146 billion. The plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest in local roads and major congestion relief projects to meet the demands of Texas' growing population and a thriving economy.
Governor Abbott, Secretary Rollins Announce $750 Million For New World Screwworm Protection Facility
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $750 million in a new Domestic Sterile Screwworm Production Facility to combat the northward spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) and protect American livestock producers.
Governor Abbott Appoints Morgan To 318th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brent Morgan to the 318th Judicial District Court in Midland County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints Wren As District Attorney Of 159th Judicial District
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amy Wren as the District Attorney of the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints Mangum-Merendino To 75th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Michelle Mangum-Merendino as Judge of the 75th Judicial District Court in Liberty County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session #2
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation identifying 19 agenda items for Special Session #2 that begins at 12:00 PM today, Friday, August 15.
Texas Sets New Records For Total Jobs, Texans Working
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state set new records for total nonfarm jobs and the number of Texans working based on July data.