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Governor Abbott Announces First JETI Expansion Project In Fort Worth
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first project to be qualified under the new Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program is Bell Textron, Inc. (“Bell”), a subsidiary of Textron, Inc. (“Textron”), during a press event at Bell's Manufacturing Technology Center in Fort Worth.
The Governor’s Committee To Support The Military Releases 2024 Report
The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military today released their 2024 report with recommendations for policy changes and legislative action to improve education, health care, quality of life, workforce development, encroachment, and infrastructure as they relate to the military community of Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $17 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $17 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.
Texas Arrests Mexican Mafia Gang Members, Human Smugglers
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 Touts Texas’ Robust Energy Industry At Dallas Citizens Council
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ robust energy sector during a fireside chat at the Dallas Citizens Council 2024 Annual Meeting in Dallas.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Breckenridge
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Breckenridge, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Castroville As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Castroville on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Lockhart
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, December 16.