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Governor Abbott Directs Investigation Into Murders By Paroled Inmates Wearing Ankle Monitors
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to investigate any lapses in the release and parole supervision of Nestor Hernandez and Zeric Jackson.
Governor Abbott Announces New Boingo Wireless Office, Future Headquarters In Frisco
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Boingo Wireless, Inc. (Boingo) will create a new office in Frisco, with plans for the location to become the company's corporate headquarters. Boingo designs, builds, and manages converged, neutral host public and private networks at major venues around the world.
Governor Abbott, First Lady Abbott Honor Veterans At Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today honored Texas veterans at the Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.
Texas Ramps Up Border Strategies Ahead Of Title 42 Ending
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 behavior between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Tours Enhanced Border Assets Ahead Of Title 42 Ending
Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from Operation Lone Star agency leaders and toured the increased assets along the border ahead of President Biden’s reckless decision to end Title 42 expulsions next week on December 21.
Texas Leads Nation With Fastest Annual Jobs Growth Rate
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing Texas leading the nation with the fastest annual jobs growth rate as the state again broke its all-time record for total jobs with employers adding 33,600 nonfarm jobs in November.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Saint Jo
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Saint Jo, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Abbott Signs Economic Partnership Agreement With Finland
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted Minister for Development Cooperation Foreign Trade of Finland Ville Skinnari, Ambassador of Finland to the United States Mikko Hautala, and other Finnish government officials at the Governor's Mansion in Austin to discuss the State of Texas' ongoing economic partnership with the Republic of Finland.