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Texas Surpasses All Records For Total Jobs, Texans Working, Total Labor Force
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ economic momentum as the state again surpassed all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on May employment data.
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Representative John Smithee and Alexis Nungaray and reappointed Senator Joan Huffman, Lee Ann Breading, Libby Hamilton, Emmitt Jackson, Jr., Brandi Reed, and Erleigh Wiley to the Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council to terms set to expire on January 31, 2027.
Governor Abbott Announces John Paul Mitchell Systems Headquarters In Dallas County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS) will expand their corporate headquarters from California to Dallas County, Texas, and establish a new global product distribution center.
Governor Abbott Signs Largest Generational Water Investment In Texas History In Lubbock
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7 into law to deliver the largest generational investment in Texas' water infrastructure during a bill signing ceremony at SIMFLO.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $262,900 Job Training Grant For Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $262,944 to Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Historical Commission
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mike Hagee, Kay Hindes, and Dick Tips and reappointed John W. Crain and Gilbert E. "Pete" Peterson, III to the Texas Historical Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.
Texas Wins 12th Gold Shovel Award For Outstanding Job Creation, Business Investment
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being recognized with the state's 12th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for outstanding achievement in job creation and capital investment in 2024.
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Reduce Barriers For Small Businesses In Fort Worth
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks and signed House Bill 346, House Bill 2464, House Bill 5195, House Concurrent Resolution 142, and Senate Bill 2206 into law to enhance Texas' business-friendly environment at the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership luncheon.