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Governor Abbott Urges County Judges Across Texas To Complete Border Budget Forecast Form

Governor Greg Abbott today urged County Judges across Texas to submit their 2-year projected budget for expenses related to the ongoing border crisis.

Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Call For Jailers To Assist Border Sheriffs With Increased Arrests Related To Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call for jailers across the state to assist border sheriffs with operating detention facilities and providing jail beds for those arrested for state charges related to the border crisis.

Governor Abbott Statement on Vice President Harris’ Upcoming Visit to Texas’ Southern Border

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on Vice President and Border Czar Kamala Harris announcing her first visit to Texas' southern border amid the ongoing border crisis.

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Special Session Date

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he will convene a special legislative session on July 8, 2021.

Governor Abbott Announces El Paso Designated As Music Friendly Community

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

Governor Abbott Signs Second Amendment Legislation Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed seven pieces of legislation into law to protect Second Amendment Rights in Texas.

Governor Abbott Announces Border Wall Construction Strategy

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Austin where he announced several key components of the State of Texas' plan to build a border wall.

Governor Abbott Signs HB 3257 Into Law, Creating The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill (HB) 3257 into law, establishing the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.