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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan To 721 MW Natural Gas Facility In Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 721 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant near Baytown. NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) will build the plant, which is estimated to begin generating power by summer 2028 and will serve the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $10.9 Million In Grants To North Texas, DFW Area Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $10.9 million were awarded to 37 organizations in the North Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth area as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Irving
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Irving will co-host a virtual and in-person Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, September 30, in Irving.
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Booming Economy At TxEDC Investor Summit Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' booming economy and finance sector during a fireside chat at the second annual Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) Investor Summit.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Lower Neches Valley Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed James M. Scott to the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors (LNVA) for a term set to expire on July 28, 2027 and reappointed Steven R. “Steve” Lucas and Charles “Caleb” Spurlock, D.D.S. to the board for terms set to expire on July 28, 2029.
Governor Abbott Statement On Dallas ICE Facility Shooting
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Dallas ICE facility shooting:
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Yerico Manufacturing
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $1.3 million has been extended to Yerico Manufacturing Inc. (Yerico) for their semiconductor equipment materials and services facility in Elgin.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.9 Million In Grants To East Texas Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $1.9 million were awarded to seven organizations in East Texas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.