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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.
Governor Abbott, Comptroller Hegar Announce Restructuring Of Events Trust Funds Oversight
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced a joint proposal to transfer the state’s four events trust fund programs to the Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Division in an effort to strengthen the state’s economic development strategy.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Tonya Baer To The Office Of Public Utility Counsel
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the reappointment of Tonya Baer to the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) for a term to expire February 1, 2017.
EDITORIAL: Research initiative could boost UT-RGV, Valley
A proposal by Gov. Greg Abbott to create a Governor’s University Research Initiative could help to draw top academics to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and economically boost our region.
Governor Abbott Highlights Women-Owned Businesses At NFIB Small Business Day Luncheon
Texas ranks #2 in the nation with over 740,000 women-owned businesses and #2 in the nation with Hispanic women-owned businesses. In Texas, we don’t accept #2 rankings – I want Texas to be #1 in the nation for women-owned businesses.
Governor Abbott Proclaims February 2nd Chris Kyle Day
Governor Greg Abbott today proclaimed February 2nd Chris Kyle Day in honor of Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle, a native Texan and Navy SEAL who served four tours in Iraq and is recognized as the most lethal sniper in United States military history.
Governor Abbott Sets February 2 As Chris Kyle Day
Governor Abbott has set Monday, February 2, 2015, as Chris Kyle Day in the state of Texas.