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Governor Abbott Touts Texas Economic Exceptionalism At “Why Texas?” Fireside Chat In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the Lone Start State's booming economy and world-class, diverse workforce during the "Why Texas?" fireside chat on economic development in Austin.
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Rangers To Investigate Reported Trafficking At State-Contracted Shelter For Children
Governor Greg Abbott this evening ordered an immediate investigation by the Texas Rangers into reports of child sex trafficking at The Refuge, a shelter in Bastrop contracted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Governor Abbott Holds Roundtable On Border Security, Operation Lone Star In Weslaco
Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable on border security in Weslaco as part of the one-year anniversary of Operation Lone Star.
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At The Heritage Foundation’s “The Fentanyl Crisis: The Mexico-Texas Connection” Discussion
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered virtual remarks at The Heritage Foundation’s "The Fentanyl Crisis: The Mexico-Texas Connection" discussion.
Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Day Of Prayer For Ukraine, Special Lighting Of Texas Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Sunday, March 13, 2022 as a Day of Prayer for Ukraine.
Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Create Task Force Addressing Staffing Shortages Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to create a task force to help school districts address ongoing staffing shortages across the state.
Governor Abbott Announces Adoption Of New Rules To Defund Municipalities That Defund Police
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the adoption of new Texas Administrative Code rules by the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) to prevent municipalities from defunding their police forces.
Texas Film Commission Announces Mavericks and (M)ad Men Screening in Dallas
The Texas Film Commission (TFC) and the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) will host a free screening of Mavericks and (M)ad Men featuring Dallas-produced sales films, television commercials, and other vintage videos on Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the Texas Theatre in Dallas.