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Reforming Texas’ Foster Care System
Governor Greg Abbott today signed several bills that will reform Texas’ foster care system and Child Protective Services (CPS).
Governor Abbott Signs Bill Ending Local Regulations Of Transportation Network Companies
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 100 (HB 100), which will end a patchwork of local regulations on ride-sharing companies in Texas and expands transportation options.
Governor Abbott Signs Court Security Bill
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 42, which increases security for judges by expanding security reporting requirements and creating a judicial security division, among other measures.
Governor Abbott Signs Law Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 16 (SB 16), which reduces the fee for a license to carry a handgun in the state of Texas.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Visits And Tours Two Local Nonprofits While In San Angelo
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited San Angelo, where she stopped by two local nonprofits, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Tom Green County, Inc., and West Texas RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), which is housed at the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.
Governor Abbott Signs Bill Cracking Down On Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 7 (SB 7), which aims to crack down on inappropriate teacher-student relationships in Texas.
Governor Abbott And DFPS Announce Action To Secure Safe Placements For Children In Foster Care
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division will provide $547,000 in funding to emergency shelters and residential facilities for support services to help reduce the number of high-needs children in foster care currently without placements.
Governor Abbott Statement On Terror Attack In The U.K.
Governor Abbott today issued the following statement after an explosion occurred at a concert in the U.K. resulting in multiple fatalities.