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Governor Abbott Joins Pro-Life Amicus Brief In U.S. Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott today joined a coalition of governors filing an amicus brief in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a pending U.S. Supreme Court challenge to a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Boerne
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Boerne, 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.
Governor Abbott Orders Texas National Guard To Assist Texas Department Of Public Safety In Making Arrests Related To Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Major General Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, ordering guardsmen to assist the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with arresting individuals for state charges related to the border crisis.
Governor Abbott, TDHCA Announce $52.9 Million In Housing Stability Services Grants For Veterans, Vulnerable Texans
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) board has awarded $52.9 million in Housing Stability Service Grants to 31 organizations around the state.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Forum At Southfork Ranch In Parker
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission (TFC) today announced a two-day Film Friendly Texas Forum will be held at the iconic Southfork Ranch in Parker, September 24─25, 2021, as part of TFC’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Governor Abbott Ceremonially Signs Anti-Fentanyl Legislation Into Law In Houston
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 768 into law at the Crime Stoppers of Houston headquarters.
Governor Abbott Files U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief In Support Of Second Amendment Rights
Governor Greg Abbott today filed an amicus brief in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, an important Second Amendment case in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Governor Abbott Hosts Florida Governor DeSantis For Border Security Briefing In Del Rio
Governor Abbott today hosted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for a border security briefing in Del Rio, Texas.