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Governor Abbott Congratulates Cedar Park As First Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Cedar Park on being designated as the first Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Statement On Fifth Circuit Ruling On Marine Barriers
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit allowing Texas to maintain its floating marine barriers in the Rio Grande River.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $331,000 Career Training Grant To Amarillo College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant of over $331,000 to Amarillo College.
Governor Abbott Statement On Vice President Harris’ Yearslong Border Failure
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on Vice President Kamala Harris’ continued refusal to address the border crisis.
Governor Abbott Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL Fire through the California Office of Emergency Services.
Operation Lone Star Decreases Illegal Crossings Into Texas By 85%
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.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Plainview
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Plainview on Thursday, August 8.
Governor Abbott Announces Senior Staff Departure
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the departure of his Senior Advisor and Budget Director, Sarah Hicks, from the Office of the Governor after 22 years of state service.