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Governor Abbott Statement On 2013 Texas High School Graduation Rate Exceeding National Average
The United States Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics recently released information detailing state-by-state graduation rates in 2012-13, with Texas’ Class of 2013 graduating at a rate of 88 percent and outpacing the national average of 81 percent.
Governor Abbott Issues Official Proclamations Declaring Emergency Items
Governor Greg Abbott today issued five proclamations declaring emergency items to be immediately considered by the 84th Legislature of the state of Texas.
Governor Abbott Statement On Travis County District Judge Ruling
Governor Abbott today released the following statement in response to the ruling by a Travis County District Judge:
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Attorney General Paxton And Senator Cruz Address Executive Am
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator Ted Cruz today held a joint press conference to address the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas’ decision on the lawsuit filed by a Texas-led coalition of 26 states challenging President Obama’s executive action on immigration.
What Experts Are Saying About Governor Abbott’s State Of The State Speech
“Commends Governor Abbott For His Plan to Secure The Border” . . . “Demonstrating His Commitment To Securing Much-Needed Funding For Texas Highways” . . . “Abbott Understands The Important Issues Veterans Face”
What They Are Saying About Governor Abbott’s State Of The State Speech
“Laid Out An Ambitious Agenda” . . . “Will Likely Enjoy Broad Support”
Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Address, Releases Governor’s Budget
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered his 2015 State of the State address to a joint session of the Texas House and Senate. In his remarks, Governor Abbott laid out his legislative priorities and detailed a roadmap to achieve his agenda.
2015 State Of The State Address
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered his 2015 State of the State address to a joint session of the Texas House and Senate. In his remarks, Governor Abbott laid out his legislative priorities and detailed a roadmap to achieve his agenda. The Governor also announced five emergency items: early education, higher education research initiatives, transportation funding, border security funding and ethics reform.