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Governor Abbott Thanks IKEA US Community Foundation For Paying It Forward To Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today thanked the IKEA US Community Foundation for gifting the State of Texas $4,900,125.

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Texas House Speaker Race

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement congratulating Representative Dade Phelan on securing the necessary votes to become the next Speaker of the Texas House:

State Of Texas Prepared To Swiftly Distribute COVID-19 Treatments Becoming Available

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas has prepared allocation plans to swiftly distribute medicines and vaccines that are now becoming available to treat COVID-19.

Governor Abbott Announces New CKD Corporation Investment In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Japan-based company CKD Corporation will establish its first U.S. production site in Austin.

Governor Abbott Statement On Death of Houston Police Sergeant

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after it was reported that Houston Police Sergeant Sean Rios was shot and killed yesterday afternoon:

Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Mother-In-Law

Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued the following statement after his mother-in-law, Maria de la Luz "Lucy" Phalen, passed away this evening at the age of 86 while surrounded by her family.

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, OneStar Foundation Announce 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2020 Governor's Volunteer Awards, today announced the recipients of the 37th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards.

Governor Abbott Announces Surge Of Department Of Defense Resources To El Paso

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has deployed three U.S. Air Force Medical Specialty Teams to assist the state's efforts to combat COVID-19 in El Paso.