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Aug 22

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.

Aug 21

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.

Aug 21

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.

Aug 21

Governor Abbott Congratulates Brownsville As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Brownsville on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.

Aug 21

Governor Abbott Signs Anti-Human Trafficking Bills Into Law At Governor’s Mansion

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed House Bill 2306 and Senate Bill 1212 into law at the Governor’s Mansion, imposing the toughe

Aug 21

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Kaufman

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Kaufman, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Aug 20

Governor Abbott Adds Three Items 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 benefit Texans for generations to come.

Aug 20

Governor Abbott Statement On House Passage Of HB 4

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the House passage of House Bill 4.