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Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas Leading Nation For Job Growth In June
Governor Greg Abbott today applauded the Texas Workforce Commission’s release of June employment numbers showing continued economic expansion as Texas led the nation for jobs added in June, as employers added 82,500 jobs over the previous month.
Governor Abbott Urges U.S. Congress To Pass Critical Semiconductors Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement urging the United States Congress to pass the CHIPS Act of 2022 to promote the research, development, and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the United States.
Governor Abbott Statement On Samsung Expanding Investment In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.'s ("Samsung") decision to potentially increase their historic investment in Texas to include 11 new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Taylor and Austin
Governor Abbott Directs Coordinated State Response To Widespread Wildfire Conditions Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans to remain vigilant during increased wildfire activity this week as the State of Texas continues ongoing coordinated wildfire response efforts through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Investigative Report Into Shooting In Uvalde
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Texas House of Representatives' investigative report into the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Governor Abbott Announces Harker Heights Designated As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Harker Heights, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Operation Lone Star Fights Deadly Fentanyl Crisis Coming Across Border
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 Highlights Texas’ Efforts To Stop Growing Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the efforts of Texas law enforcement to stop the growing fentanyl crisis ravaging Texas and the nation as a result of President Biden's reckless open border policies at a press conference at the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Region II Headquarters in Houston.