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Jun 23

Governor Abbott Ensures State Agencies Continue Providing Resources, Long-Term Support To Uvalde Community

Governor Greg Abbott continues to oversee and direct Texas state agency efforts to assist and support the Uvalde community following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School.

Jun 21

Office Of The Governor Issues Statement On Providing Transparency To Texans On Shooting In Uvalde

Office of the Governor Press Secretary Renae Eze today issued a statement regarding the expedited release of information related to the shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Jun 20

Governor Abbott, Governor’s Commission For Women Announce Women-Owned Business Series

Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Commission for Women today announced the 2022 Women-Owned Business Series beginning with four weekly webinars Wednesday, August 31, through Wednesday, September 21.

Jun 17

Governor Abbott Provides Update In Mission On Texas’ Ongoing Border Security Preparations For Incoming Migrant Caravans

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission on the State of Texas’ ongoing border security preparations ahead of the latest migrant caravans headed to the Texas-Mexico border.

Jun 17

Operation Lone Star Ramps Up Mass Migration Response Efforts In Preparation For Caravans

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.

Jun 17

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Series–Kilgore

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Kilgore on Thursday, June 23.

Jun 17

Texas Again Smashes Record Employment High, Leads Nation In Jobs Created

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement celebrating the Texas Workforce Commission’s release of May employment numbers showing continuing economic expansion as Texas employers added 74,200 jobs over the month, more than any other state, and again smashing all previous records for total jobs at 13,357,100.

Jun 16

Governor Abbott, DPS, TxDMV Announce Nation’s First Statewide Driving With Disability Program

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Driving with Disability (DWD) Program that provides an opportunity for law enforcement personnel to interact more appropriately and successfully with Texans who may have a communication challenge.