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Governor Abbott Vetoes Senate Bill 408 (84R)
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 74, of the Texas Constitution, I, Greg Abbott, Govemor of Texas, do hereby disapprove of and veto Senate Bill No. 408 as passed by the Eighty-Fourth Texas Legislature, Regular Session, because of the following objections.
Governor Abbott Vetoes House Bill 2788 (84R)
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 14, of the Texas Constitution, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, do hereby disapprove of and veto House Bill No. 2788 as passed by the Eighty-Fourth Texas Legislature, Regular Session, because of the following objections.
Governor Abbott Statement On HB 2 Ruling
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement following the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals’ unanimous ruling that the State of Texas may require all but one abortion clinic to meet HB 2’s requirements.
Governor Abbott Signs Comprehensive Border Security Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a signing ceremony at the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Regional Headquarters in Houston, TX, where he promoted his border security initiative – one of the Governor’s emergency legislative items.
Governor Abbott Signs State Agency Contracting Reform Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott has signed legislation implementing key reforms to enhance reporting and increase transparency and accountability in state contracting.
Governor Abbott Announces New Leadership At HHSC
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas Health and Human Services Commission Executive Commissioner Dr. Kyle Janek has expressed his intention to resign, effective July 1, 2015.
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Championing Texas Veterans
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a signing ceremony at VFW Post 76 in San Antonio, the oldest VFW hall in Texas, highlighting multiple bills to implement his veterans’ initiative.
WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Elevates Higher Education In Texas
The Office of the Governor today released a web video following Governor Greg Abbott signing his emergency higher education initiatives into law yesterday.