News

Jul 14

Operation Lone Star Boosts Border Response With New Marine Barriers

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.

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Jul 13

Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Historic Property Tax Cuts

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Texas Legislature's passage of historic property tax cut legislation during Special Session #2.

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Jul 13

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Showcase Texas At British Parliament

First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday attended the Prime Minister's Questions at the United Kingdom House of Parliament and met with bp p.l.c (BP) executives in London.

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Jul 13

Governor Abbott Unveils Texas Fentanyl Data Dashboard

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as part of the statewide "One Pill Kills" campaign.

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Jul 13

Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million In Career Training Grants To Laredo Area Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $2.4 million to four Laredo-area schools to support career and technical (CTE) training programs.

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Jul 13

Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop to be held virtually on Thursday, August 10.

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Jul 12

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Tout Texas’ Robust Economic Ties With United Kingdom In London

First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday met with business leaders and dignitaries to highlight Texas’ strong economic ties with the United Kingdom while in London. Joined by Texas Economic Development and Tourism Executive Director Adriana Cruz, this is the second stop in the economic development mission led by the First Lady and Secretary Nelson.

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Jul 11

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Highlight Strong Economic Relationship In Stuttgart, Germany

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Highlight Strong Economic Relationship In Stuttgart, Germany

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