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Governor Abbott Lauds Lone Star State’s Jobs Surge
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) release of June employment numbers showing continued economic expansion as Texas employers added 55,800 jobs over the month, marking job growth in 13 of the last 14 months, as the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 percent as more Texans jumped back into the job market.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $210 Million In Federal Emergency Funding For Behavioral Health Services
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is receiving more than $210 million in federal emergency grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for mental health and substance use disorder services to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Democrats Decision To Break Quorum
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Texas House Democrats abandoned their responsibilities as legislators by breaking quorum and leaving the state.
ERCOT Responds To Governor Abbott’s Directives To Improve Electric Grid Reliability
Last week, Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directing the PUC and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to take immediate actions to increase power generation capacity and ensure reliability of the Texas power grid.
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Rangers To Investigate Allegations At Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Rangers to immediately investigate reports of illegal behavior at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
Governor Abbott Hosts Border Security Roundtable With Border Sheriffs At State Capitol
Governor Abbott Hosts Border Security Roundtable With Border Sheriffs At State Capitol
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Port Aransas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Port Aransas will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, July 13.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks At U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber Of Commerce–Southwest Region Women In Business Symposium
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce–Southwest Region’s virtual Women in Business Symposium.