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Governor Abbott Congratulates Brenham As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Brenham on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Proclaims April 2025 As Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces EPIC City May Not Begin Construction
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) found that the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and affiliated entities have not obtained the required authorizations or permits needed for construction and development of the proposed project.
Governor Abbott Announces Joint FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessments For South Texas Flood Damage
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials join state and local partners in conducting joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas communities impacted by recent flooding.
Governor Abbott Announces Buda Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Buda has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Appoints Polk To Texas Farm And Ranch Lands Conservation Council
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Andrew Polk to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Texas Economy Grows Faster Than Nation In 4th Quarter Of 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the strength of the expanding Texas economy as new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the Texas economy growing at a faster rate than the nation as a whole.
Governor Abbott Directs Texas Rangers To Open Criminal Investigation Into East Plano Islamic Center
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Rangers to open an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and any affiliated entities for potential criminal activities.