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Governor Abbott Signs Pastor Protection Act Into Law (84R)
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 2065 (Estes, R-Wichita Falls; Sanford, R-McKinney), the Pastor Protection Act, which protects religious organizations and individuals from performing marriage ceremonies that violate sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Governor Abbott Signs E-Verify Bill (SB 374) Into Law (84R)
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 374 (Schwertner, R-Georgetown; Dale, R-Cedar Park), which will require state agencies to participate in the E-verify program, a federal initiative authenticating the employment authorization status of all newly-hired employees by state agencies. The bill was part of Governor Abbott’s “Bicentennial Blueprint.
WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Implements Toughest Border Security Plan In The Nation
The Office of the Governor today released a web video following Governor Greg Abbott signing a comprehensive border security plan into law yesterday.
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.