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Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Take Action To Fix Special Education In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Education Agency (TEA)Commissioner Mike Morath directing him to take immediate steps to prepare an initial corrective action plan within the next seven days to reform special education in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Rifle Resistant Vest Grant Funding On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Dallas Police Association to announce that Texas will be providing $23 million in grant funding for rifle-resistant vests to police departments across the state.
Governor Abbott Statement On The Death Of Rita Clements
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the death of former Texas First Lady and University of Texas System Board of Regents member, Rita Clements.
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 14
Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.
Governor Abbott Proclaims January As Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Governor Abbott today proclaimed January 2018 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas.
Governor Abbott And AG Paxton Announce Approval Of Request To Authorize FEMA Assistance For Houses Of Worship Affected By Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved their request to allow churches and religious organizations to receive the same public assistance available to other nonprofits aiding in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Governor Abbott Names Andrew Oldham General Counsel
Governor Greg Abbott today named Andrew Oldham as General Counsel to the Governor.
Governor Abbott Statement On $81 Billion Disaster Aid Measure
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement regarding the proposed $81 billion disaster aid measure