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Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding to Enhance Terrorism Preparedness
Governor Greg Abbott today announced nearly $230,000 in State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) funding to support local efforts aimed at the prevention of, protection against, and response to terrorist attacks in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott Announces New Governor’s University Research Initiative Award
Governor Greg Abbott and The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) today announced that Surendra Shah, Ph.D., has joined the Departments of Material Science and Engineering and Civil Engineering at UTA through the Governor's University Research Program (GURI).
Governor Abbott Directs University Boards To Investigate Admission Policies
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to all Texas public University Boards of Regents following the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into the widespread college admissions bribery scheme.
Governor Abbott Congratulates BMI On Opening Of First Texas Office
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to formally welcome Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) to the state of Texas.
Governor Abbott Meets With Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess Of Denmark
Governor Abbott today met with The Crown Princess of Denmark at the Governor's Mansion. A readout of the meeting can be found below.
Governor Abbott Statement On Senate School Finance Bill
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the filing of SB4, the Senate school finance reform bill by Senator Larry Taylor.
Governor Abbott Statement On Federal Judicial Nominees
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on President Donald Trump's intent to nominate Jeff Brown to serve as U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, and Brantley Starr to serve as U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas:
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall.