News

Jul 26

Office Of The Governor Offers Reward In Murder Case Of Sheriff’s Deputy Craig Hutchinson

Texas Crime Stoppers, operating within the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, has announced a cash reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Travis County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Craig Hutchinson.

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Jul 25

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties

The federal government today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Public Assistance for Austin, Brazoria, Burleson, Hardin, Liberty, Montgomery, Navarro, Throckmorton and Waller Counties.

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Jul 20

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Voter ID Law

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the 5th Circuit Court’s Voter ID ruling.

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Jul 20

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties

The federal government today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Public Assistance for seventeen additional counties.

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Jul 20

Texas Music Office Launches Texas Music License Plate Grant Program

The Texas Music Office (TMO), operating within the Office of the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Division, has launched the Texas Music License Plate Grant Program to fund the purchase of musical instruments and music lessons for underserved Texas school children.

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Jul 20

What They Are Saying About Governor Abbott’s Police Protection Act

“Greg Abbott Is Fighting Back” … “We Firmly Support” … “Sending A Stronger Message”

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Jul 18

Governor Abbott Announces Police Protection Act

Governor Greg Abbott today announced an effort to strengthen penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement officers – the Police Protection Act.

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Jul 17

Governor Abbott Speaks With Louisiana Governor Following Tragic Police Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards following the heinous killing and wounding of Louisiana peace officers.

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