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Jun 30

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.

Jun 30

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.

Jun 30

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.

Jun 29

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.

Jun 29

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.

Jun 29

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.

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.