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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.
Governor Abbott Directs TEA, Superintendents To Prohibit COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates For Students
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Texas school superintendents that the COVID-19 vaccine cannot be mandated as part of school entry requirements.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $1.4 Billion In Pandemic Food Benefits For Texas Families
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a fifth round of federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits for Texas families with children who temporarily lost access to federally funded summer meal programs due to COVID-19.