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Governor Abbott Vetoes HB 298 (85R)
Governor Greg Abbott vetoes House Bill No. 298.
Governor Abbott Vetoes HB 61 (85R)
Governor Greg Abbott vetoes House Bill No. 61.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 34th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced the 2017 award recipients.
Governor Abbott Signs 2018-2019 State Budget Into Law
Governor Greg Abbott today signed the 2018-2019 state budget into law.
SB 1 Signature and Item Disapproval Proclamation (85R)
Governor Greg Abbott today signed the 2018-2019 state budget into law. In addition to signing the budget, the Governor vetoed approximately $120 million in spending from the budget.
Governor Abbott Speaks With Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a number of pro-Israel bills signed into law during the 85th legislature.
Governor Abbott Meets With Vice President Pence At Johnson Space Center
Governor Greg Abbott today met with Vice President Mike Pence at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston where they announced and welcomed the new astronaut candidate class.
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a legislative special session that will begin on July 18th, 2017.