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Governor Abbott Updates Two Items On Special Session #2 Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a message to the Texas Legislature updating language previously added to the Special Session #2 agenda that will protect law enforcement and safeguard Texas elections.
Governor Abbott Signs Bills Protecting Texans From Foreign Adversaries
Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed House Bill 128, Senate Bill 17, and Senate Bill 1349 into law to protect Texans against threats from hostile foreign adversaries like Russia, Iran, and China.
Governor Abbott Announces Brazos Midstream Processing Expansion In Martin County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Brazos Midland Processing, LLC (“Brazos Midstream”) as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. Brazos Midstream will open a new, 300 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) natural gas processing plant in Martin County that will create $185 million in capital investment.
Governor Abbott Notifies Texans Of September 4 Disaster Unemployment Assistance Application Deadline
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today issued a reminder that individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by severe storms and flooding in the Hill Country have until September 4 to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
Governor Abbott Adds Legislation To Special Session #2 Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a message to the Texas Legislature expanding the Special Session #2 agenda to include legislation that will improve public safety and the security of Texas elections.
Governor Abbott Signs Law To Transfer University of Houston-Victoria To The Texas A&M System
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed SB 2361 into law to transfer the University of Houston-Victoria to the Texas A&M University System during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Applauds Passage Of Camp Safety Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today applauded the Texas Legislature for passing key camp safety legislation that enhances youth camp safety across the state.
Governor Abbott, Community Foundation Of The Texas Hill Country Announce Over $40 Million In Long-term Flood Relief Funding Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to announce over $40 million in funding to support long-term housing relief following the July 4th floods in Kerrville.