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Governor Abbott Accepts Governor’s Cup Award
Governor Greg Abbott today accepted Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup Award for a record-breaking seventh year in a row.
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Allowing Beer-To-Go Sales In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law House Bill 1545 (Paddie, Birdwell), which allows beer-to-go sales for craft breweries in the state of Texas.
Governor Abbott Signs Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Merger Agreement
Governor Greg Abbott today signed the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGV MPO) re-designation and consolidation agreement at the Texas State Capitol. The Governor was joined by various Rio Grande Valley leaders and stakeholders for the signing including County Commissioners, Mayors, and transportation and mobility leaders.
WEB VIDEO: Prioritizing Disaster Recovery, Ensuring Community Resilience
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting disaster relief and preparedness legislation that was signed yesterday in H
Governor Abbott Takes Action To Extend Texas State Board Of Plumbing Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to extend the activity of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners past its set expiration of September 1, 2019.
Governor Abbott Signs Disaster Relief And Preparedness Legislation Into Law
Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law several monumental bills related to disaster relief and preparedness in Texas.
WEB VIDEO: Tax Reform That Puts Texans First
The Office Of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting the signing of Senate Bill 2—monumental legislation that reforms property taxes for Texas homeowners and businesses and caps the amount that taxes can be increased by taxing authorities.
Governor Abbott Signs Pivotal Property Tax Reforms Into Law
Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law Senate Bill 2, which delivers significant property tax reforms that will cap property tax increases without voter approval and provide tax reform to homeowners and businesses across Texas.