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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. 

Jun 7

WEB VIDEO: Making Texas Schools Safer For Students And Teachers

The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting the signing of legislation to enhance school safety and expand access to mental health resources to make Texas schools safer and more secure for students and teachers.

Jun 6

Legislation Signed To Enhance School Safety And Expand Access To Mental Health Resources

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law several bills related to enhancing school safety and expanding access to mental health resources.

Jun 4

Governor Abbott Issues Activation Order For Increased Readiness And Resources Ahead Of Potential Flash Flooding Along Texas Coast

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an activation order for increased readiness ahead of potential flash flooding and severe weather on the Texas coastline.

Jun 4

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation To Crack Down On Human Trafficking, Eliminate Rape Kit Backlog

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law several bills related to combating human trafficking and reducing the rape kit backlog in Texas.