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Governor Abbott Accepts Site Selection Governor’s Cup Award For Record-Breaking 8th Year In A Row
This is a record-breaking eighth year in a row that Texas has won this coveted award and the 16th overall win — more than any other state.
Governor Abbott Appoints Jones To Texas Diabetes Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dirrell Jones to the Texas Diabetes Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.
Governor Abbott Announces Grant Awards For Border Zone Fire Departments
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1 million in grant funding through the Border Zone Fire Department (BZFD) program to support professional fire departments along the Texas-Mexico border region.
Governor Abbott Receives Briefing On Coronavirus, Provides Update On Precautionary Measures In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from state health officials on the coronavirus (COVID-19) at the State Operations Center in Austin.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Dorton To Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee
he committee reviews, for the Higher Education Coordinating Board, applications for approval and funding of family practice residency training programs and related support programs.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Norris As Adjutant General of Texas
General Norris is the first female to be appointed Adjutant General of Texas.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To One-Call Board of Texas
The board has authority over “Call Before You Dig” systems that notify the underground facility operators for excavation plans so pipelines and utility lines can be marked to prevent accidents.
Governor Abbott Announces New Freshpet Manufacturing Facility in Ennis
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Freshpet, Inc. will build a new pet food manufacturing facility in Ennis, Texas.