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Governor Abbott, TDEM Increase Readiness of State Operations Center, Prepare Resources Ahead of Winter Weather in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness of the State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II: Escalated Response for Winter Weather ahead of wintry conditions expected to impact portions of Texas, with the greatest impacts Wednesday through the weekend.
Governor Abbott Directs DFPS To Investigate Gender-Transitioning Procedures As Child Abuse
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) directing the agency to conduct prompt and thorough investigations of any reported instances of Texas children being subjected to abusive gender-transitioning procedures.
Governor Abbott Holds Roundtable In Conroe On Crime Related To Illegal Immigration
Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable in Conroe on crime related to illegal immigration.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Activate Additional State Resources Amid Increased Fire Weather Conditions Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state resources in response to critical fire weather conditions across Texas heading into the weekend.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Texas Universities On Earning Prestigious National Research Rankings
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Baylor University on earning the prestigious national research ranking of Carnegie Tier One, joining nine other Texas universities that have again attained the coveted Tier One ranking for academic excellence at doctoral universities with "very high research activity."
Governor Abbott Holds Roundtable In Fort Worth On Nationwide Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable in Fort Worth on the national fentanyl crisis alongside law enforcement and families who have been affected by fentanyl.
Governor Abbott Announces New $1.7 Billion USA BioEnergy Advanced Biorefinery In Bon Wier
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that USA BioEnergy, through its subsidiary Texas Renewable Funds (TRF), will build a new $1.7 billion advanced biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Ready State Resources Ahead of Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready resources in response to critical fire weather conditions across Texas this week.