News

Jul 7

Protecting Those Who Serve And Protect

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (CJD) is now accepting grant applications from law enforcement agencies seeking assistance for the purchase of rifle-resistant body armor.

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Jul 6

Toyota Opens New North American Headquarters In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening ceremony for Toyota’s new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas.

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Jul 6

Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Call To Stand With Law Enforcement In Texas

To mark the one-year anniversary of the attack on Dallas law enforcement, and in honor of all peace officers across Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas.

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Jul 6

Governor Greg Abbott: Toyota’s Grand Opening In Plano Symbolizes The Success Of The Texas Growth Engine

Governor Greg Abbott today will attend the grand opening ceremony for Toyota’s new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas.

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Jun 30

Governor Abbott Applauds Rep. Clardy’s Intention To Author Teacher Pay, Recruitment And Retention Legislation With Support From Reps. Deshotel, And Raymond

In the upcoming special legislative session, Rep. Travis Clardy will author legislation that increases teacher pay and gives greater flexibility to administrators in order to recruit and retain the best teachers in Texas public schools.

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Jun 30

Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen San Antonio Police Officer Miguel Moreno

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas flags in the City of San Antonio to be lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen Officer Miguel Moreno, through July 3rd, 2017.

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Jun 30

Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Huffines, Rep. Goldman’s Intention To Author Mobile Device Preemption Legislation

In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Don Huffines and Rep. Craig Goldman will author legislation to preempt all local ordinances that regulate mobile devices in vehicles.

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Jun 30

Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Larry Taylor, Rep. Phil King’s Intention To Author School Finance Reform Legislation

In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Larry Taylor and Rep. Phil King will author legislation to create a school finance commission.

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