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Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Winter Weather Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready state emergency response resources in anticipation of potential winter weather threats, severe storms, and flash flooding expected across Texas tomorrow through late Friday night.
Governor Abbott Serves Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Members In Edinburg
Governor Greg Abbott today greeted and served meals to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers and Texas National Guard members stationed on the border over Thanksgiving for Operation Lone Star (OLS) in Edinburg.
Operation Lone Star Escalates Unprecedented Border Security Efforts
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.
Texas Again Breaks All-Time Record For Total Jobs
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing Texas experienced the fastest annual jobs growth rate in the 12 months through October 2022.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Assistance After Severe Storms In North Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration in Northeast Texas counties impacted by severe weather and tornadoes earlier this month.
Governor Abbott Names Pate Chief Of Staff
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Gardner Pate as Chief of Staff, effective today.
Governor Abbott Announces Next In Statewide Small Business Series: Bryan/College Station
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Bryan/College Station on Thursday, December 8.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Rangers Hosting 2024 MLB All-Star Game
Governor Abbott today congratulated the Texas Rangers on being awarded the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game. Hosted at Globe Life Field in Arlington, this will be the second time the Rangers have been awarded the Midsummer Classic.