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Jan 27

State Of Texas, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Sign Statement Of Mutual Cooperation

The Office of the Governor's Economic Development and Tourism (EDT) Office yesterday signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation (SMC) with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's (TMG) Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, which outlines a program framework to assist Tokyo's small and medium-sized enterprises as they seek to expand their business to Texas.

Jan 22

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of DPS Special Agent Anthony Salas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that Special Agent Anthony Salas was killed in the line of duty following a vehicle accident in Eagle Pass.

Jan 21

Governor Abbott: Texas Again Sets Record High For Employment

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the state of Texas smashed another all-time record for job creation by reaching 13,059,600 total jobs, surpassing all previous employment highs.

Jan 20

Governor Abbott Champions Texas Economy At East Parker County Chamber Of Commerce Luncheon In Hudson Oaks

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the East Parker County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon in Hudson Oaks.

Jan 19

Governor Abbott Activates State Operations Center Ahead Of Winter Weather In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase the readiness of the State Operations Center (SOC) ahead of

Jan 19

Governor Abbott Touts Texas Exceptionalism At Texas Public Policy Foundation Policy Orientation

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas Public Policy Foundation Policy Orientation in Austin where he touted the values that make Texas the best state to live, work, and raise a family – including individual liberty, personal responsibility, economic advancement, and free enterprise.

Jan 18

Governor Abbott Statement On Rolling Pines Fire In Bastrop County

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement regarding the Rolling Pines fire in Bastrop County

Jan 18

Governor Abbott Announces $1 Million In Texas Talent Connection Grants

Funding supports a two-year pilot to connect foster youth and young adult victims of sex trafficking to workforce education programs and employment