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Nov 6

Governor Abbott Statement On Tragic Event At Astroworld Festival In Houston

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the tragic event that took place last night at the Astroworld Festival in Houston.

Nov 5

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks At Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony In Denton

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night delivered remarks at the Texas Women's Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Texas Woman's University in Denton.

Nov 4

Governor Abbott Discusses Impact Of Border Crisis On Texas Communities With Local Law Enforcement In Midland

Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement in Midland about the ongoing crisis at the southern border and its reverberating impact in communities throughout Texas.

Nov 3

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At University Of Houston College Of Medicine Building Exclusive Preview

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the exclusive preview of the new University of Houston College of Medicine building.

Nov 2

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for November

As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $310 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of November 2021.

Nov 1

Governor Abbott Calls On Texas Association of School Boards To Shield Children From Pornography, Inappropriate Content In Texas Public Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Association of School Boards Executive Director Dan Troxell to ensure no child is exposed to pornography or other inappropriate content in a Texas public school.

Oct 30

Governor Abbott Delivers Keynote Address At Texas’ 36th Infantry Division Change Of Command, Change Of Responsibility Ceremony

Governor Abbott today delivered the keynote address at Texas' 36th Infantry Division Change Of Command, Change Of Responsibility Ceremony in Austin.

Oct 27

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Houston Region Business Coalition Monthly Meeting

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Houston Region Business Coalition (HRBC) monthly meeting, where he touted Texas' economic prowess and gave an update on the state's prosperous business climate.