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Governor Abbott Signs Life Of The Mother Act In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 31 and Senate Bill 33 into law to protect the lives of Texas mothers and children during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Re-Opening Of Cow Creek Bridge
Governor Abbott today celebrated the re-opening of the Cow Creek Bridge after the bridge was washed out by catastrophic floods last month. The bridge was rapidly rebuilt to completion in 29 days.
Texas Leads U.S. For Jobs Added Over Last Year
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the No. 1 state for jobs added over the last 12 months following the release of July employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Boost Texas Childcare Initiatives In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed House Bill 117 and House Bill 4903 into law to streamline childcare regulations and improve c
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Combat Statewide Housing Crisis In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 15, Senate Bill 840, and House Bill 24 into law to tackle the housing shortage and improve housing affordability across the state during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott, Secretary Rollins Announce $750 Million For New World Screwworm Protection Facility
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $750 million in a new Domestic Sterile Screwworm Production Facility to combat the northward spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) and protect American livestock producers.
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session #2
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation identifying 19 agenda items for Special Session #2 that begins at 12:00 PM today, Friday, August 15.
Texas Sets New Records For Total Jobs, Texans Working
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state set new records for total nonfarm jobs and the number of Texans working based on July data.