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Mar 29

Governor Abbott Delivers Keynote Address, Champions Texas Energy Industry At TIPRO’s 76th Annual Convention In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered the keynote address at the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association’s (TIPRO) 76th Annual Convention in Austin.

Mar 29

Governor Abbott, TEA Announce Funding Adjustment For Texas Public Schools To Sustain In-Person Instruction

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced today that school districts in Texas may be eligible for an adjustment in operational minutes requirements for certain attendance reporting periods during the 2021-2022 academic school year.

Mar 28

Governor Abbott Participates In Fireside Chat At U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Committee Of 100 Meeting In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a fireside chat at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (C100) meeting in Austin.

Mar 27

Governor Abbott Provides Updates On State Fire Response Efforts In Medina County

Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from state and local officials in Medina County and held a press conference to provide an update on the state's response to fire activity in Medina County.

Mar 25

ICYMI: Operation Lone Star Surpasses 10,000 Felony Arrests, Continues To Secure The Border

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.

Mar 23

Governor Abbott Visits Sherman, Elgin To Meet With Local Officials, Communities Impacted By Tornadoes

Governor Greg Abbott today visited Sherman and Elgin, where he met with local officials from communities impacted by tornadoes that occurred Monday night.

Mar 22

Governor Abbott Visits Jacksboro, Crockett To Meet With Local Officials, Communities Impacted By Tornadoes

Governor Greg Abbott today visited Jacksboro and Crockett, where he met with local officials from communities impacted by tornadoes that occurred overnight.

Mar 21

Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Resources As Severe Weather, Flash Flooding Threaten Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding that is expected to impact areas of Texas beginning Monday afternoon into the early morning hours of Tuesday.