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Jul 19

Governor Abbott, Department of Justice Announce $1 Million Grant For Law Enforcement Overtime Expenses Following Santa Fe Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott and the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) today announced a $1 million grant for overtime expenses of law enforcement officers involved in the response efforts after the shooting at Santa Fe High School.

Jul 13

Governor Abbott Addresses Texas American Legion Convention In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the American Legion, Department of Texas 100th anniversary convention in San Antonio.

Jul 13

Commission To Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 25

Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.

Jul 13

Governor Abbott Releases Statement On Army Futures Command

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the United States Department of Defense announced that Austin has been selected as the site for the Army Futures Command.

Jul 12

ICYMI: Governor Greg Abbott: Why Texas Is The Top State For Business In America

Governor Abbott wrote an op-ed featured in CNBC earlier this week on why Texas is the top state for business in America.

Jul 11

WEB VIDEO: Texas Named CNBC’s “America’s Top State For Business” For 2018

The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video after CNBC named Texas as “America’s Top State For Business” for 2018.

Jul 10

Texas Named CNBC’s ‘America’s Top State For Business’ For 2018

CNBC today announced that Texas has been named America's top state for business in 2018. CNBC unveiled Texas as the top state for business during their live broadcast from Enchanted Rock, and Governor Greg Abbott joined the program on location to discuss the announcement immediately after.

Jul 6

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties Following Severe Weather And Flooding In The Rio Grande Valley

President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Individual Assistance for Cameron and Hidalgo Counties following recent severe weather and flooding.