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Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Supreme Court Decision To Uphold Same-Sex Divorce
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the divorce of a same-sex couple in Austin, TX.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors 2015 Governor’s Small Business Awards Winners
First Lady Cecilia Abbott honored the winners of the 2015 Governor’s Small Business Awards this week, emphasizing the important role small businesses play in the success of Texas’ economy. Both events were hosted by the Texas Governor’s Office and the Texas Workforce Commission.
Governor Abbott Vetoes House Bill 973 (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. 973 as passed by the Eighty-Fourth Texas Legislature, Regular Session, because of the following objections:
Governor Abbott Vetoes House Bill 1015 (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. 1015 as passed by the Eighty-Fourth Texas Legislature, Regular Session, because of the following objections:
Governor Abbott Vetoes House Bill 1119 (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. 1119 as passed by the Eighty-Fourth Texas Legislature, Regular Session, because of the following objections.
Governor Abbott Vetoes House Bill 3291 (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. 3291 as passed by the Eighty-Fourth Texas Legislature, Regular Session, because of the following objections:
Governor Abbott Names Donna Bahorich Chair of State Board of Education
Governor Greg Abbott today named Donna Bahorich Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term to expire February 1, 2017.
Governor Abbott Signs Resolution Posthumously Awarding Chris Kyle The Texas Legislative Medal Of Hon
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Concurrent Resolution 85 (Wray, R-Waxahachie; Birdwell, R-Granbury) to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to 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.