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Nov 4

Governor Abbott Attends Memorial Service For Anniversary Of Sutherland Springs Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott today joined survivors, faith leaders, local officials, and community members at a memorial and remembrance service marking the one year anniversary of the tragedy at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs.

Oct 30

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas counties heavily impacted by recent severe weather and flooding that caused widespread damage across the state.

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening Of Texas A&M University’s New McAllen Campus

Governor Greg Abbott today joined education officials and local elected leaders for the grand opening of Texas A&M University's new campus in McAllen, Texas.

Oct 24

Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding To Combat And Prevent Terrorism In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced $55.5 million in Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding to support state and local efforts to prevent terror attacks and crack down on terroristic activity in Texas.

Oct 23

Governor Abbott Announces 2018 Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Honorees

Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Commission for Women today announced seven Texas women, recognized for outstanding achievement and for changing the course of history, have been selected for induction into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame.

Oct 22

Governor Abbott Announces New OKIN BPS U.S. Headquarters In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that OKIN BPS, a.s. is opening its new U.S. headquarters in San Antonio, Texas.

Oct 19

Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Announces 2018 Lex Frieden Employment Awards Winners

The Office of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities announces the winners of the 2018 Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA). Named

Oct 19

Governor Abbott Holds Press Conference On State Response To Severe Weather And Flooding In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and multiple state agencies regarding the ongoing severe weather and flooding currently impacting Texas, and held a press conference on the state's response to this disaster.