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Governor Abbott Raises Awareness For Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl to save more lives.

First Lady Abbott Highlights Texans Helping Texans At Texas Child Care Administrator’s Conference In Round Rock

First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday highlighted the importance of helping the most vulnerable in our state, particularly children, during her welcome remarks at the annual Texas Child Care Administrator's Conference hosted by The Texas Center for Child and Family Studies in Round Rock.

Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas Stock Exchange At Governor’s Mansion

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the Texas Stock Exchange (TSXE) and the state’s historic economic milestones during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin

Governor Abbott Calls For Statewide Day Of Observance To Honor Victims Of October 7th Terrorist Attacks In Israel

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation calling for a statewide moment of silence at 7:00 AM CDT on October 7, 2024, to honor the victims whose lives were tragically taken due to the acts of war committed by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas and in remembrance for those who are still held hostage to this day.

Texas Ramps Up Efforts To Target Dangerous Tren De Aragua

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.

Texas Economy Expands Faster Than Nation

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the Texas economy expanding faster than the nation in 2023 following the release of data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

Governor Abbott Announces Over $8.6 Million In Grants To Dallas-Fort Worth, North Texas Veteran Service Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 36 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $8.6 million were awarded to 32 organizations in Dallas-Fort Worth and the North Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Buffalo

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Buffalo in the East Texas region on Thursday, October 3.