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Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Texas Peace Officers At 2018 Memorial Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott today joined law enforcement officers from across the state for the 2018 Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen Texas peace officers and their families.
Governor Abbott Statement On Retirement Of Texas Health And Human Services Executive Commissioner
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Charles Smith announced his retirement as Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
CEOs Rank Texas Best State For Business For 14th Straight Year
Chief Executive Magazine today announced Texas as the “Best State For Business” for 2018. Chief Executive Magazine's annual rankings are determined by surveying hundreds of leading CEOs from across the United States.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Welcomes Temple And Pearsall As Newest Texas Main Street Communities
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited Temple and Pearsall for the Texas Historical Commission Texas Main Street Program’s 2018 First Lady’s Tour.
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Announces Disaster Recovery Projects For Texas
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced an initial list of projects to address high-priority needs in states recently impacted by natural disasters, including several in Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Greg Abbott Sets Special Election For HD-62
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation announcing November 6, 2018 as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 62 seat recently vacated by Representative Larry Phillips.
Commission To Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 22
Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Talent Connection Program And Presents $500,000 In Grants
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the new Texas Talent Connection program and presented $500,000 in grants for middle-skill STEM internship programs created by local workforce boards from across the state.