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Governor Abbott Applauds Rep. Clardy’s Intention To Author Teacher Pay, Recruitment And Retention Legislation With Support From Reps. Deshotel, And Raymond
In the upcoming special legislative session, Rep. Travis Clardy will author legislation that increases teacher pay and gives greater flexibility to administrators in order to recruit and retain the best teachers in Texas public schools.
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen San Antonio Police Officer Miguel Moreno
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas flags in the City of San Antonio to be lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen Officer Miguel Moreno, through July 3rd, 2017.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Huffines, Rep. Goldman’s Intention To Author Mobile Device Preemption Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Don Huffines and Rep. Craig Goldman will author legislation to preempt all local ordinances that regulate mobile devices in vehicles.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Larry Taylor, Rep. Phil King’s Intention To Author School Finance Reform Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Larry Taylor and Rep. Phil King will author legislation to create a school finance commission.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Larry Taylor, Rep. Simmons’ Intention To Author School Choice For Special Needs Students Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Larry Taylor and Rep. Ron Simmons will author legislation seeking to provide school choice for special needs students.
Recognizing Veterans In The Workforce
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) have partnered with the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to launch the “We Hire Vets” employer recognition program.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Hughes, Rep. Isaac’s Intention To Author Legislation Prohibiting Use Of Taxpayer Dollars To Collect Union Dues
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Bryan Hughes and Rep. Jason Isaac will author legislation that prohibits both state and local governments from deducting union dues from public employees’ paychecks.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Bettencourt, Rep. Dennis Bonnen’s Intention To Author Property Tax Reform Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Paul Bettencourt and Rep. Dennis Bonnen will author legislation to reform property taxes in Texas.