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Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $148 Billion Transportation Investment
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $148 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure.
Governor Abbott Announces Over 1 Million Ineligible Voters Removed From Voter Rolls
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that since signing Senate Bill 1 into law in 2021, Texas has removed over one million people from the state’s voter rolls, including people who moved out-of-state, are deceased, and are noncitizens.
Texas Expands Border Presence With New Tactical Command Post
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.
Governor Abbott Honors Director McCraw’s Legacy At DPS Graduation Ceremony In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today honored Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw’s selfless dedication and service to the State of Texas throughout his more than 40-year career as a law enforcement officer and 15 years leading the agency at the DPS Recruit Class A-2024 Graduation Ceremony in Austin.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Disaster Assistance For 10 Additional Counties Following Hurricane Beryl
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the federal government has updated the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include 10 additional Texas counties that are now eligible for reimbursement for permanent work through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program.
Nominations Now Open For The 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Mexia
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Mexia, the Mexia Economic Development Corporation, and Mexia Downtown will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, August 27.
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Firefighting Resources As Wildfire Threat Increases
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has deployed additional state firefighting resources as wildfire threats continue to increase across Texas.