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Jun 10

Governor Abbott Lauds Booming Texas Economy At World’s Largest Buc-ee’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today lauded the strength of the booming Texas economy at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the world’s largest Buc-ee’s travel center in Luling.

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Announces Three More Counties Added To Federal Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved three additional Texas counties for the Federal Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas’ Semiconductor Leadership At Samsung Highway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ continued partnership with Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. (“Samsung”) at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Samsung Highway in Taylor.

Jun 7

Texas Targets Dangerous Criminals Illegally Entering Under President Biden’s Watch

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Announces Mineral Wells Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Mineral Wells has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Announces 36 More Counties Approved For Presidential Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 36 additional Texas counties for the Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Jun 7

Governor Abbott, THECB Announce Inaugural Members Of Healthcare Workforce Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced the inaugural members of the Healthcare Workforce Task Force.

Jun 6

Governor Abbott Adds Six Counties To State Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he added six counties to the state’s disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather that began on April 26 and remains ongoing.