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Feb 11

Governor Abbott Announces 150th Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Anahuac

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Anahuac, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated the 150th 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.

Feb 10

Governor Abbott, FEMA Launch Community Vaccination Sites In Dallas, Houston

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is establishing mass community vaccination sites in the DFW Metroplex and Houston.

Feb 9

Governor Abbott Meets With DPS Director McCraw To Discuss Border Security

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Colonel Steve McCraw, Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), to discuss safety and security along the Texas border.

Feb 9

The Governor’s Committee To Support The Military Releases 2020 Report

The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military today released their 2020 report with recommendations for policy changes and legislative action to improve education, health care, quality of life, workforce development, encroachment, and infrastructure as they relate to the military community of Texas.

Feb 9

Governor Abbott, TDHCA Announce Statewide COVID-19 Rental Relief Program

Program Provides Over $1 Billion In Rent, Utility Assistance For Qualifying Households

Feb 8

Texas Ranked Top Exporting State For 19th Consecutive Year

Lone Star State Also Leads In Tech Exports For Eighth Year In A Row

Feb 8

Governor Abbott Announces Departure Of Senior Aide

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his communications director, John Wittman, will be departing the Office of the Governor at the end of February.

Feb 8

Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Texas Congressman Ron Wright

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the death of U.S. Congressman Ron Wright