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Jun 13

Governor Abbott Takes Action To Extend Texas State Board Of Plumbing Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to extend the activity of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners past its set expiration of September 1, 2019.

Jun 13

Governor Abbott Signs Disaster Relief And Preparedness Legislation Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law several monumental bills related to disaster relief and preparedness in Texas.

Jun 13

WEB VIDEO: Tax Reform That Puts Texans First

The Office Of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting the signing of Senate Bill 2—monumental legislation that reforms property taxes for Texas homeowners and businesses and caps the amount that taxes can be increased by taxing authorities.

Jun 12

Governor Abbott Signs Pivotal Property Tax Reforms Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law Senate Bill 2, which delivers significant property tax reforms that will cap property tax increases without voter approval and provide tax reform to homeowners and businesses across Texas.

Jun 12

WEB VIDEO: Reforming School Finance, Increasing Teacher Pay, And Providing Property Tax Relief

The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting the signing of landmark legislation to reform school finance, increase teacher pay, and provide property tax relief in Texas.

Jun 11

Legislation Signed To Reform School Finance, Increase Teacher Pay, And Provide Property Tax Relief

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law landmark legislation to reform school finance, increase teacher pay, and provide property tax relief.

Jun 10

Governor Greg Abbott Waives Regulations To Turn Power Back On In North Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today waived regulations to help restore power as quickly as possible to those impacted by the severe weather in North Texas on June 9.

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Directs DPS Resources To Help Combat Violent Crime In Dallas

At the request of Dallas Police Department (PD) Chief U. Reneé Hall, Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide direct support to the Dallas PD in their efforts to reduce violent crime and protect the communities in and around Dallas.