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Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Larry Taylor, Rep. Simmons’ Intention To Author School Choice For Special Needs Students Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Larry Taylor and Rep. Ron Simmons will author legislation seeking to provide school choice for special needs students.
Recognizing Veterans In The Workforce
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) have partnered with the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to launch the “We Hire Vets” employer recognition program.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Hughes, Rep. Isaac’s Intention To Author Legislation Prohibiting Use Of Taxpayer Dollars To Collect Union Dues
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Bryan Hughes and Rep. Jason Isaac will author legislation that prohibits both state and local governments from deducting union dues from public employees’ paychecks.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Bettencourt, Rep. Dennis Bonnen’s Intention To Author Property Tax Reform Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Paul Bettencourt and Rep. Dennis Bonnen will author legislation to reform property taxes in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces NTT DATA Moving Into New North American Headquarters
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that NTT DATA Services is officially moving into its new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Hall, Rep. Workman’s Intention To Author Legislation Preventing Cities From Regulating Trees On Private Land
n the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Bob Hall and Rep. Paul Workman will author legislation to prevent cities from regulating what property owners do with trees on private land.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Buckingham, Rep. Bell’s Intention To Author Local Government Construction Project Permitting Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Dawn Buckingham and Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. will author legislation to prevent local governments from taking private property rights by drastically changing property development rules on landowners after they have purchased the land.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Burton, Rep. Workman’s Intention to Author Legislation To Expedite Permitting Process
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Konni Burton and Rep. Paul Workman will author legislation to speed up the permitting process for local governments.