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Governor Abbott Signs Over 300 Critical Bills Passed During 89th Regular Legislative Session
Governor Abbott today signed into law over 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that ensure Texas remains the greatest state in the nation.
Operation Lone Star Seizes $2.4 Million Worth Of Methamphetamine
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration 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.
Governor Abbott Deploys Texas Emergency Management Resources To Support New Mexico Wildfire Response
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he deployed Texas emergency management resources to New Mexico to assist in response efforts for the Rio Grande Fire and the Trout Fire that are impacting that state, following a request from New Mexico’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Texas Surpasses All Records For Total Jobs, Texans Working, Total Labor Force
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ economic momentum as the state again surpassed all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on May employment data.
Governor Abbott Announces John Paul Mitchell Systems Headquarters In Dallas County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS) will expand their corporate headquarters from California to Dallas County, Texas, and establish a new global product distribution center.
Governor Abbott Signs Largest Generational Water Investment In Texas History In Lubbock
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7 into law to deliver the largest generational investment in Texas' water infrastructure during a bill signing ceremony at SIMFLO.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $262,900 Job Training Grant For Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $262,944 to Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Texas Wins 12th Gold Shovel Award For Outstanding Job Creation, Business Investment
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being recognized with the state's 12th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for outstanding achievement in job creation and capital investment in 2024.