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Feb 27

Governor Abbott Announces Menard Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Menard has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Feb 27

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Canyon

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Canyon, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Feb 26

Governor Abbott Appoints Toney To Governing Board Of Texas Civil Commitment Office

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bruce Toney to the Governing Board of Texas Civil Commitment Office for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Feb 26

Governor Abbott Statement On Majority Support For School Choice In Texas House

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the announcement that 75 members of the Texas House of Representatives have co-authored Chairman Brad Buckley’s House Bill 3, which will create a universal school choice program in Texas.

Feb 26

Governor Abbott Congratulates Plano As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Plano on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Feb 25

Governor Abbott Activates State Wildfire Response Resources Ahead Of Wildfire Danger

Governor Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state wildfire response resources in anticipation of increased wildfire danger expected across West Texas mid-week.

Feb 25

Governor Abbott Announces Little Elm Designated 75th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Town of Little Elm has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as the 75th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Feb 25

Governor Abbott Announces Over $137,000 Job Training Grant To El Paso Community College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a more than $137,000 Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant awarded to El Paso Community College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).