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Momentum Continues To Build In Support Of State Refugee Security Act
Following Governor Greg Abbott’s work with Senator Ted Cruz on the State Refugee Security Act, which gives states and governors the tools to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that state unless there is adequate assurance that the refugee does not present a security risk, Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX), Chairman of the Terrorism Subcommittee, introduced and filed H.R. 4197, the companion bill to S. 2363 (State Refugee Security Act).
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Professional Counselors
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Loretta Bradley, Brenda Compagnone and Christopher Taylor to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement Supporting Attorney General’s Request To Halt Syrian Refugee Resett
Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement in support of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to renew their efforts to seek emergency relief from Syrian refugees coming to Texas.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses State Refugee Security Act
Governor Greg Abbott today made multiple media appearances to discuss the State Refugee Security Act, which gives states and governors the tools to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that state unless there is adequate assurance that the refugee does not present a security risk.
Governor Abbott Announces State Refugee Security Act With Senator Ted Cruz
Governor Greg Abbott today joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to announce the State Refugee Security Act.
Governor Abbott Names Chair, Vice Chair And Appoints Eight To OneStar National Service Commission
Governor Greg Abbott names his chair, vice chair and appoints eight to the OneStar National Service Commission.
Governor Abbott Appoints Cooper To Lower Colorado River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steve Cooper of El Campo to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Board of Directors for a term to expire on February 1, 2017.
WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Goes To Cuba
The Office of the Governor today released a web video following Governor Abbott's trip to Havana, Cuba where he met with officials to discuss opportunities for increasing investment and building trade relationships between Texas and Cuba.