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Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Legislative Action On Child Welfare System Reform
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas House and Senate both took action to begin reforming the child welfare system (HB4, HB5, SB11), one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities:
Texas Wins 2016 Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup Award For Record Fifth Year In A Row
The State of Texas has won Site Selection’s 2016 Governor’s Cup, an award that is given annually to the top performing state for capital investment and job creation. In 2016.
Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Vote Calling For A Convention Of States
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate passed a resolution calling for an Article V Convention of States (SJR 2), one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities.
Office Of The Governor And Houston Crime Stoppers Offer Reward In Case Involving Shooting Of Eight Y
The Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division today offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting of eight year-old De'Maree Adkins.
Governor Abbott Leads Coalition In Filing Amicus Brief Opposing California’s Restriction On Conceale
Governor Greg Abbott today led a collation of nine Governors in filing an Amici Curae – or friend of the court brief – to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Edward Peruta; Michelle Laxson; James Dodd; Leslie Buncher, Dr.; Mark Cleary; California Rifle And Pistol Association v. the County of San Diego
Office Of The Governor Announces New Rewards For Unsolved Murder Cases In Texas
The Office of the Governor, The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Texas Crime Stoppers today announced a new reward program related to the Texas Ranger Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program.
Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Vote To Ban Sanctuary Cities In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate voted to preliminarily approve a bill to ban sanctuary cities (SB 4) in the State of Texas, one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities:
Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Passage Of Ethics Reform Package
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate passed an ethics reform package (SB 14), one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities: