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Sep 9

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To President Biden, Vice President Harris On Fight To Secure Fronton Island

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemning their continued attempts to undercut Texas’ efforts to secure the border to keep our state and our nation safe.

Sep 8

Governor Abbott Activates Additional Resources Ahead Of Tropical Activity In The Gulf Of Mexico

Governor Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of potential impacts from tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sep 6

Governor Abbott Announces Over $300,000 In Career Training Grants To Western Texas College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant totaling more than $331,400 has been awarded to Western Texas College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Sep 6

Operation Lone Star Arrest Drug, Human Smugglers In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together 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.

Sep 6

Governor Abbott Announces Rockwall Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

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

Sep 4

Governor Abbott Announces Over $4.3 Million In Grants To South Texas Veteran Service Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 17 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $4.3 million were awarded to 12 organizations in South Texas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas.

Sep 4

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Virtual Workshop In Carrollton

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Carrollton will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, September 9.

Sep 4

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program Applications Open

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office (TMO) today announced the opening of applications for the second year of the Texas Music Incubator Rebate (TMIR) Program.