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Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House And Senate Select Committees To Address Violence And Community Safety
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the formation of the Texas Senate and House Select Committees on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement Following Reports Of Shooting In Odessa
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement following reports of a shooting in Odessa, Texas. The Governor will be traveling to Odessa tomorrow morning, September 1st.
Texas Deploys Resources To Florida To Assist With Disaster Response
Governor Greg Abbott has deployed assistance to the state of Florida in response to Hurricane Dorian, which is forecasted to impact the Florida coast.
Governor Abbott Holds First Domestic Terrorism Task Force Meeting In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today convened the first meeting of the Domestic Terrorism Task Force at the Texas State Capitol.
Governor Abbott Holds Second Texas Safety Commission Meeting In El Paso
Following up on the first Texas Safety Commission meeting, Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the second meeting in El Paso to generate ideas to help the community heal, combat the rise of extremist groups and hateful ideologies, keep guns out of the hands of deranged individuals, and combat domestic terrorism in Texas.
Governor Abbott Releases Report Highlighting Progress On School Safety Initiatives In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today released the Texas School Safety Update report highlighting the progress made to keep students and teachers safe at school.
Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jane Bland to Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Jeff Brown’s formal resignation.
Governor Abbott Commemorates Hurricane Harvey Anniversary In Fulton, TX
Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Harvey by delivering remarks at the groundbreaking of the new Fulton Pier and ceremonially signing into law Senate Bill 6 (Kolkhorst/Morrison) and House Bill 6 (Morrison/Hunter/Kolkhorst) in Fulton, TX.