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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.
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 56
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 5, 2024 as the special election date to fill the unexpired term in House District 56 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Governor Abbott Signs Statement Of Mutual Cooperation With Coahuila Governor Jiménez In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation (SMC) with Coahuila Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the creation of the single state of “Coahuila y Tejas” and bolster the strong economic and cultural ties between Texas and Coahuila during a signing ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.
Texas Triples Razor Wire Barriers To Stop Illegal Immigrants
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 Outpaces Nation In Annual Job Growth Rate
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas growing jobs at a faster rate than the nation over the last 12 months following the release of July employment data.
Governor Abbott Announces SNAP Hot Foods Extension, Adds Seven Additional Counties To Eligibility List
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received federal approval extending the time that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl can purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits until September 15.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Winners of Texas Veterans Commission’s Education Excellence Award
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the 24 Texas public institutions of higher education honored with the 2024 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC).
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City of Jersey Village
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Jersey Village, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.