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Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Campbell, Rep. Capriglione’s Intention To Author Abortion Complication Reporting Legislation

In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Donna Campbell and Rep. Giovanni Capriglione will author legislation to strengthen reporting requirements when health complications result from abortions.

Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Kolkhorst And Reps. Burkett, Thierry And Walle’s Intention To File Maternal Mortality Legislation

In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Rep. Cindy Burkett, Rep. Shawn Thierry and Rep. Armando Walle will file legislation to extend the maternal mortality task force.

Governor Abbott Applauds Rep. Huberty, Sen. Campbell’s Intention To Author Annexation Legislation

In the upcoming special legislative session, Rep. Dan Huberty and Sen. Donna Campbell will author legislation to reform and restrict the municipal annexation process.

Governor Abbott Applauds Rep. Goldman, Sen. Hancock’s Intention To Author Mail-In Ballot Fraud Legislation

In the upcoming special legislative session, Rep. Craig Goldman and Sen. Kelly Hancock will author legislation to crack down on mail-in ballot fraud.

Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Tropical Storm Cindy Approaches Gulf Coast

As Tropical Storm Cindy approaches the Gulf Coast, Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the State Operations Center (SOC) elevate its readiness from level four (normal conditions) to level three (increased readiness).

Governor Abbott Announces Legislative Vetoes

Governor Greg Abbott announced that he vetoed 50 bills.

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 34th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced the 2017 award recipients.

Governor Abbott Signs 2018-2019 State Budget Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed the 2018-2019 state budget into law.