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Governor Abbott Announces $610,000 Workforce Education Grant For Foster Youth, Victims Of Sex Trafficking
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Texas Talent Connection grant award totaling $610,000 to support a two-year renewal of a pilot program connecting foster youth and victims of sex trafficking, ages 16-25, to workforce education programs and services to help them find and maintain employment leading to independence and self-sufficiency.
Operation Lone Star Buses Over 50,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities
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 activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Appoints Granberry As 105th Judicial District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James “Jimmy” Granberry as the District Attorney of the 105th Judicial District in Nueces County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024 or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints Gregory To 90th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Phillip Gregory to the 90th Judicial District Court in Stephens and Young counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Names James Chair Of Texas Board Of Architectural Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has named Darren L. James as chair of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $5.1 Million In Grants To 15 Alamo, Hill Country Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 19 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $5.1 million have been awarded to 15 organizations in the Alamo and Hill Country area as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Big Check Tour.
Governor Abbott Announces Third Special Session Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Special Session #3 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the special session that begins at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 9.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.3 Million In Career Training Grants To Nine Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 10 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $3.3 million have been awarded to nine schools in the Borderplex, North Central Texas, and Heart of Texas Workforce Development Areas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).