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Governor Abbott Surges Texas National Guard, DPS Ahead Of Planned Anti-ICE Protests
Governor Greg Abbott today surged Texas National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers ahead of planned anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests across Texas over the weekend to protect innocent Texans and property.
Governor Abbott Signs Ibogaine Treatment Research Law At Texas Capitol
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 2308 into law to grant state matching funds for research of ibogaine as an emerging treatment for neurological and mental health conditions during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million In Career Training Grants For Gulf Coast Area Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 10 career training grants totaling over $2.4 million have been awarded to 10 schools in the Gulf Coast area to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Grapevine As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Grapevine on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Sets Hurricane Preparedness Expectations With Texas Energy Providers
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday met with Texas energy providers to discuss preparedness expectations for this year's hurricane season.
Governor Abbott Announces Construction Of New Panhandle State Hospital
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) broke ground this morning on the new Panhandle State Hospital in Amarillo. Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature approved $159 million in funding for the inpatient psychiatric hospital, which is expected to be completed in 2027.
Governor Abbott Announces City Of Fate Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Fate 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 Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flooding expected to impact the state over the next several days.