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Texas Film Commission Announces 2021 Texas Film Round-Up
The Texas Film Commission (TFC) today announced that the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) is accepting films and videotapes for the 2021 Texas Film Round-Up through the end of October.
Governor Abbott Touts Texas Economy, Business Climate At Greater Beaumont Chamber Of Commerce Annual Meeting
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. During remarks, Governor Abbott touted Texas' strong economy and premier business climate and thanked the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce for their tremendous work as job-creators and growing their local economy.
Governor Abbott Readies Resources In Response To Threat Of Severe Weather Resulting From Cold Front, Hurricane Pamela
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to place state response and recovery resources on standby due to the potential threat of severe storms, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding from a cold front interacting with moisture from Hurricane Pamela.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Vaccine Mandates By Any Entity, Adds Issue To Special Session Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order stating that no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Sets Date for Special Runoff Election In Texas House District 118
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 2, 2021 as the date for the special runoff election for the Texas State House of Representatives District 118 seat recently vacated by Representative Leo Pacheco.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, OneStar Foundation Announce 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced the recipients of the 38th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards.
Governor Abbott Submits Formal Appeal Of Federal Emergency Declaration Denial For State Of Texas In Response To Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden formally requesting an appeal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of an emergency disaster declaration for the State of Texas as a result of the crisis at the Texas-Mexico Border.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Port Arthur
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Port Arthur, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which for 50 years has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, and extended reality (XR) production.