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Governor Abbott Launches New Tourism Friendly Texas Community Program
Governor Greg Abbott today launched the new Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community program through Travel Texas in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism and invited interested Texas communities to submit a letter of intent to begin the certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces Marble Falls Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Marble Falls has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces $15.4 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $15.4 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.
Governor Abbott Statement On Sandman Hotel Explosion In Fort Worth
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after reports of an explosion at the Sandman Hotel in Fort Worth.
Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response) as the state prepares ahead of multiple weather threats over the next several days.
Operation Lone Star Ramps Up Historic Response To Biden’s Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Texas Wins 2023 State Of The Year
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated that Texas has been named 2023 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine in recognition of the state's best-in-the-nation business climate, economic development leadership, and a "blockbuster 2023 for capital investment and job creation."
Governor Abbott Statement On NYC Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Transporting Migrants
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following New York City Mayor Eric Adams announcing a lawsuit against bus companies participating in Texas' migrant transportation mission.