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Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Response To Statewide Weather Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update during a press conference on Texas' response to wildfire threats in West Texas, potential flash flooding in East Texas, and severe winter weather impacting large portions of the state following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather, Wildfire Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of increased severe weather threats this weekend, including damaging wind gusts, possible tornadoes, and heavy rainfall Saturday for parts of East Texas, as well as critical wildfire danger across West Texas.
Governor Abbott Works With U.S. Border Czar Homan, Texas Congressional Delegation On Border Security Operations
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Announces New Braven Environmental Facility In Texarkana
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third project under the new Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program is Braven Environmental, LLC (“Braven Environmental”).
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Dongjin Semichem Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the second Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $2,400,000 has been extended to Dongjin Semichem Texas, Inc. (“DST”) for their specialty chemicals and materials facility in Killeen, which is expected to create 24 new jobs and more than $110 million in capital investment.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Launch Of NYSE Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement by the New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), of plans to launch NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange to be headquartered in Dallas.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Brotherton, Whitehill To Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Charla Brotherton and Katherine “Kit” Whitehill to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In February 2025
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In February 2025