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Feb 13

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”).

Feb 12

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.

Feb 12

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.

Feb 11

Governor Abbott Congratulates Port Aransas As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Port Aransas 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 10

Governor Abbott Congratulates Bowie As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Bowie 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 7

Texas Partners With Trump Administration On Arrests, Deportations

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.

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Pledges To Expand School Choice In Edinburg

Governor Greg Abbott last night pledged to work with the Texas Legislature to expand school choice in the current legislative session during a Parent Empowerment Night at Harvest Christian Academy in Edinburg.

Feb 5

Governor Abbott Statement On President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Women’s Sports

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order protecting women's sports in America.