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Governor Abbott, DPS Launch “Operation Lone Star” To Address Crisis At Southern Border
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched Operation Lone Star to combat the smuggling of people and drugs into Texas.
Governor Abbott Supports Bill Protecting Texans From Wrongful Social Media Censorship
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Tyler with Senator Bryan Hughes in support of Senate Bill 12 (SB 12).
State Leadership Announces Funding For Texas School Systems To Support In-Person Instruction
Funding is being provided to support schools for the remainder of the 2020-2021 academic year as they continue to support student learning that has been disrupted by the pandemic
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Lubbock
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lubbock, 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 to grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, and video game production.
Governor Abbott Announces USDA Disaster Designation For 23 Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a disaster designation for 23 counties in response to severe winter weather that has impacted the state.
Texas Businesses Praise Governor Abbott’s Executive Order Opening Texas 100 Percent
Texas business leaders today praised Governor Greg Abbott for his Executive Order that opens Texas to 100 percent.
Governor Abbott Lifts Mask Mandate, Opens Texas 100 Percent
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Request Addition Of 32 Counties For Major Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has re-requested that an additional 32 counties be added to the federal Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance.