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Governor Abbott Announces First Texas Energy Fund Loan To 122 MW Natural Gas Facility
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the first Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement will fund a 122 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Grant To MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $5.3 million has been extended to MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. (MPCA) for an expansion of their production facility in Killeen, which is expected to create more than $150 million in capital investment.
Governor Abbott Directs TWPD, TAHC To Establish Texas New World Screwworm Response Team
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) to establish a joint Texas New World Screwworm Response Team following the recent northward spread of the New World screwworm (NWS).
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Southeast Texas Flood Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding in Southeast Texas through midweek.
Texas Named Best Business Climate In Nation For Third Year In A Row
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being recognized as the Best Business Climate in the nation for the third year in a row by Business Facilities magazine in their 2025 Annual Rankings Report.
Texas Leads Nation In Job Creation Over Past Year
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the No. 1 state in the nation for job creation with more jobs created last month and over the last 12 months than any other state. Texas has now added more than 2.53 million jobs under Governor Abbott’s leadership.
Governor Abbott Appoints Hussenoeder To TexNet Technical Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Stefan Hussenoeder, Ph.D. to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the governor.
Governor Abbott Appoints Young To 62nd Judicial District Court
Governor Abbott appointed Gary Young as judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court in Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, and Lamar Counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.