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Mar 7

Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Create Task Force Addressing Staffing Shortages Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to create a task force to help school districts address ongoing staffing shortages across the state.

Mar 7

Governor Abbott Announces Adoption Of New Rules To Defund Municipalities That Defund Police

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the adoption of new Texas Administrative Code rules by the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) to prevent municipalities from defunding their police forces.

Mar 7

Texas Film Commission Announces Mavericks and (M)ad Men Screening in Dallas

The Texas Film Commission (TFC) and the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) will host a free screening of Mavericks and (M)ad Men featuring Dallas-produced sales films, television commercials, and other vintage videos on Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the Texas Theatre in Dallas.

Mar 4

Governor Abbott, DPS, Texas National Guard Mark One Year Anniversary Of Operation Lone Star

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard today mark the one-year anniversary of Operation Lone Star (OLS)⁠—an unprecedented, comprehensive mission to address the Biden-made crisis at Texas' southern border.

Mar 3

Governor Abbott, TDEM Prepare State Resources In Anticipation Of Increased Fire Weather Conditions For Portions Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state resources to activate in anticipation of increased fire weather conditions in Texas through the weekend.

Mar 3

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Plainview

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Plainview, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.

Mar 2

Governor Abbott Posthumously Awards Texas Legislative Medal of Honor To Two Service Members

Governor Greg Abbott today posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Pvt. Marcelino Serna and U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice William Ray Flores.

Mar 2

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Texas Ranger 2023 Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration In Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas Ranger 2023 Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration in Fort Worth.