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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.
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Reduce Barriers For Small Businesses In Fort Worth
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks and signed House Bill 346, House Bill 2464, House Bill 5195, House Concurrent Resolution 142, and Senate Bill 2206 into law to enhance Texas' business-friendly environment at the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership luncheon.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Bastrop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Bastrop on June 26.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Pearland
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Pearland will co-host a virtual and in-person Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on June 24 in Pearland.
Governor Abbott Signs Property Tax Relief Laws In Denton
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 9, Senate Bill 4, and Senate Bill 23 into law to provide lasting property tax relief for Texans at a bill signing ceremony at Robson Ranch Clubhouse.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $910,000 In Career Training Grants For East Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $911,500 have been awarded to four schools in the East Texas region by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Announces Bandera Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Bandera has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Bolster Texas Small Businesses
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Joint Resolution 1, House Bill 9, House Bill 346, House Bill 2464, and House Bill 5195 into law to support Texas' small businesses while virtually attending the Houston Regional Business Coalition luncheon.