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Sep 2

Governor Abbott Announces Scotiabank Expansion In Dallas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank), a multi-national financial services provider and one of the largest banks in North America, will create a major regional office in Dallas.

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Highlights New Laws Going Into Effect September 1

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the implementation of several landmark bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that go into effect today, September 1.

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Announces Joint SBA Preliminary Damage Assessments For Houston Apartment Complex Fire

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration join local and state partners in conducting joint preliminary assessments for damage sustained during an apartment complex fire in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood last week.

Aug 29

Governor Abbott, THECB Announce Free College Application Week

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced Free College Application Week Oct. 13-19, 2025.

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Heavy Rain Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rain expected to impact the state through Labor Day weekend.

Aug 28

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.6 Million In Career Training Grants To Six North Central Texas Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today announced six career training grants totaling over $1,613,200 to six North Central Texas Schools to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.

Aug 28

Governor Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Hold Rural Healthcare Roundtable, Press Conference

Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today participated in a roundtable with Texas rural healthcare stakeholders, followed by a press conference, to discuss rural healthcare initiatives.

Aug 27

Governor Abbott Signs Texas’ Make America Healthy Again Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Texas' Make America Healthy Again legislation - Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and Senate Bill 379 - into law alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.