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May 1

Governor Abbott Announces New Governor’s Summer Merit Program Awards For Youth STEM Camps

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 16 grants totaling $946,905 that will be distributed through the Governor's Summer Merit Program to Texas universities and community colleges for summer youth camps that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). 

Apr 30

Governor Abbott Statement On House Passage Of Senate Bill 2

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas House passed Senate Bill 2 to rein in skyrocketing property taxes in Texas.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Texas Prayer Breakfast In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas Prayer Breakfast in Austin. The Governor discussed the role of prayer in his life, and encouraged the audience to draw strength from prayer when faced with their own challenges.

Apr 26

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Annual Luncheon

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC) Annual Luncheon.

Apr 25

ICYMI: Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Warning To Texas Renters On Property Taxes: ‘You’re Being Eaten For Lunch’

Watch out, Texas renters. You may not worry about spiking property values that are forcing some Texans out of their homes. But you are not immune.

Apr 24

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Star Of Texas Nominations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2019 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, are now open.

Apr 23

Governor Abbott Announces Expansion of Allstate Facility

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Allstate Insurance Company will be expanding headcount in their facility in Irving, Texas.

Apr 18

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Instruments New 300mm Facility In Richardson

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) will increase its presence in Richardson, Texas and build a new 300mm analog semiconductor wafer fabrication facility.