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Feb 16

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."

Feb 15

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.

Feb 15

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.

Feb 14

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.

Feb 11

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Virtual Workshop In Grapevine

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau will cohost a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, February 15, at 6 pm.

Feb 11

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Virtual Workshop In Edinburg

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Edinburg will cohost a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Wednesday, February 16, at 5 pm.

Feb 10

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 38

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 7, 2022 as the special election date for the Texas State House of Representatives District 38 seat recently vacated by Representative Eddie Lucio III.

Feb 10

Texas Ranked Top Exporting State For 20th Consecutive Year

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the U.S. Census Bureau released data showing Texas as the top exporting state, now for the 20th consecutive year.