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Jun 28

Governor Abbott Announces NTT DATA Moving Into New North American Headquarters

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that NTT DATA Services is officially moving into its new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas.

Jun 28

Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Hall, Rep. Workman’s Intention To Author Legislation Preventing Cities From Regulating Trees On Private Land

n the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Bob Hall and Rep. Paul Workman will author legislation to prevent cities from regulating what property owners do with trees on private land.

Jun 28

Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Buckingham, Rep. Bell’s Intention To Author Local Government Construction Project Permitting Legislation

In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Dawn Buckingham and Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. will author legislation to prevent local governments from taking private property rights by drastically changing property development rules on landowners after they have purchased the land.

Jun 28

Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Burton, Rep. Workman’s Intention to Author Legislation To Expedite Permitting Process

In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Konni Burton and Rep. Paul Workman will author legislation to speed up the permitting process for local governments.

Jun 27

Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Kolkhorst, Rep. Simmons’ Intention To Author Privacy Protection Legislation

In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Rep. Ron Simmons will author legislation seeking to protect the privacy of women and children.

Jun 27

Governor Abbott Statement On WOTUS Withdrawal Proposal

Governor Greg Abbott released a statement after EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced today that he will propose to withdraw the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.

Jun 27

Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Estes, Rep. Villalba’s Intention To Author Legislation Limiting Growth In Local Spending

In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Craig Estes and Rep. Jason Villalba will author legislation to limit the growth in local spending to no more than the growth of population and inflation.

Jun 27

Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Hancock, Reps. Parker And Schofield’s Intention To File Legislation Limiting Growth In State Spending

In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Kelly Hancock, Reps. Tan Parker and Mike Schofield will file legislation to limit the growth in state spending to no more than the growth of population and inflation.