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Sep 10

Governor Abbott Announces Grand Prairie Designated As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Grand Prairie, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).

Sep 10

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Marks 20th Anniversary Of 9/11

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited the Price of Liberty Memorial on the Texas Capitol grounds, where she laid wreaths in remembrance of the victims of 9/11 and the service members who lost their lives in the Global War on Terror.

Sep 10

Governor Abbott Presents 2021 Star Of Texas Awards

Governor Greg Abbott today presented the 2021 Star Of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters, and first responders who demonstrated heroism and sacrifice in service to their communities and the Lone Star State.

Sep 9

Governor Abbott Signs Law Protecting Texans From Wrongful Social Media Censorship

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 20 into law, which protects Texans from wrongful censorship on social media platforms.

Sep 9

Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton: Public Camping Ban Must Be Enforced

Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today sent a joint letter to the Texas Association of Counties, the Texas Municipal League, and cities across the state reminding cities and counties that House Bill 1925, which bans camping in public places, must now be enforced on a statewide basis.

Sep 9

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks At Unbound Houston Event In Galveston

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the Unbound Houston Brunch in Galveston, Texas.

Sep 8

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At DHR Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center Designation Announcement, Ceremonially Signs Senate Bill 827 Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the announcement of DHR Health's Level 1 Trauma Center designation and ceremonially signed Senate Bill 827 into law in Edinburg.

Sep 7

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 118

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, September 28, 2021 as the special election date for the Texas State House of Representatives District 118 seat recently vacated by Representative Leo Pacheco.