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Jun 15

Governor Abbott Announces Legislative Vetoes

Governor Greg Abbott announced that he vetoed 50 bills.

Jun 15

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 34th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced the 2017 award recipients.

Jun 12

Governor Abbott Signs 2018-2019 State Budget Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed the 2018-2019 state budget into law.

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Speaks With Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a number of pro-Israel bills signed into law during the 85th legislature.

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Meets With Vice President Pence At Johnson Space Center

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Vice President Mike Pence at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston where they announced and welcomed the new astronaut candidate class.

Jun 6

Governor Abbott Announces Special Session

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a legislative special session that will begin on July 18th, 2017. 

Jun 3

Governor Abbott Statement On Terror Attacks In London

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the terror attacks in London this evening.

Jun 2

First Lady Addresses Heart Of Business Summit In Austin

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended and provided the luncheon keynote at the first annual Heart of Business Summit. The Summit is hosted by Austin Gives, a program of the Austin Chamber of Commerce that recognizes and encourages business philanthropy.