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Governor Abbott Meets With Senators McConnell, Cornyn And Cruz To Discuss Texas Response To EPA Over
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz in Washington, D.C. to discuss the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed “Clean Power Plan,” as well as other forthcoming EPA rules, and their grave consequences for the State of Texas.
Governor Abbott Addresses National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today addressed over 1,000 attendees at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. In his remarks, Governor Abbott discussed the power of prayer and the need to preserve religious liberty.
Governor Abbott Appoints Mayfield As Judge Of 165th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Judge Debra Ibarra Mayfield as judge of the 165th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term to expire at the next general election in November 2016.
Governor Abbott Speaks With Garland Mayor, Receives DPS Briefing On Garland Shooting
Following the attack in Garland, Texas Sunday evening, Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke this morning to Garland Mayor Douglas Athas to offer full support.
Governor Abbott, First Lady Address Texas National Day Of Prayer Breakfast
Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Texas National Prayer Breakfast in Austin where he delivered remarks and shared with attendees his official resolution declaring May 4th, 2015 the Texas National Day of Prayer.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Garland Shooting
Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement on the shooting that took place in Garland, TX earlier this evening.
First Lady Honors Women Members Of The 84th Legislature
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, along with Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Commission for Women, today hosted a luncheon to honor the women members of the 84th Texas Legislature and thank them for their leadership and commitment to Texas.
Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, Texas Delegation Visit Mexico
Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, along with a small delegation from his office, concluded a multi-day official visit to the United Mexican States on behalf of the State of Texas.