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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.
Governor Abbott Statement On Executive Amnesty Ruling
President Obama abdicated his responsibility to uphold the United States Constitution when he attempted to circumvent the laws passed by Congress via executive fiat, and Judge Hanen’s decision rightly stops the President’s overreach in its tracks.
WEB VIDEO: What Texans Want From State Of The State
As Governor Abbott prepares to deliver his State of the State address, the Office of the Governor today released a web video featuring Texans talking about the issues they want to hear Governor Abbott discuss in Tuesday’s speech.
Governor Abbott Appoints Farias To Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Dr. Fred Farias, III to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term to expire August 31, 2019.
Governor Abbott Appoints Two To Texas Transportation Commission
Reliable transportation infrastructure is vital to the economic growth and success of the state of Texas. Bruce Bugg and Tryon Lewis will be effective voices for accelerating economic expansion, growing jobs and improving infrastructure without raising taxes, fees or tolls.
Governor Abbott Calls On President Obama To Sign Keystone XL Pipeline Into Law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today joined a coalition of 24 governors in sending a letter to President Barack Obama encouraging the President to reconsider his threat to veto legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline.
11 Texas Recording Artists Receive GRAMMY® Awards
The 57th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, broadcast on Sunday evening, featured 11 recording artists, born-or-based in Texas, receiving 13 GRAMMY awards. In addition to receiving awards, Texans Beyoncé and Miranda Lambert were among the 23 live performers on the show.