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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces New Partnership With Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission To Fight Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended a press conference at the State Capitol in Austin where she announced a new partnership with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to fight human trafficking.
Governor Abbott Announces New Funding To Crack Down On Border Crime
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5.8 million in grant funding for the Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) to help crack down on gangs and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) along the Texas border.
Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For 18 Texas Counties In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for 18 Texas counties impacted by recent severe weather and flooding that has caused widespread property damage, and threatened loss of life.