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Apr 28

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Visits Houston Habitat For Humanity Women Build

Following the launch of her Texanthropy Initiative, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited the Houston Habitat for Humanity Women Build.

Apr 27

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces “Texanthropy” Initiative To Promote Volunteerism And Service

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced the launch of “Texanthropy,” a new initiative that she will use to promote volunteerism and service to others as her primary focus as First Lady of Texas.

Apr 27

Governor Abbott Announces Expansion Of Thomson Reuters In Carrollton, TX

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Thomson Reuters will be expanding its current operations in Carrollton, Texas.

Apr 26

Governor Abbott Urges U.S. Senate To Pass Financial Institution Customer Protection Act

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act, effectively ending Operation Choke Point.

Apr 25

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties

On Monday, April 25th, the federal government granted Governor Greg Abbott’s request for Individual Assistance for 4 counties affected by severe weather and flooding.

Apr 24

Governor Abbott Requests Individual Assistance For Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today requested Individual Assistance for Harris, Fayette, Grimes and Parker counties from the federal government.

Apr 22

Governor Abbott Adds Seven Counties To Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today added Bosque, Fayette, Liberty, Milam, Palo Pinto, Parker, and San Jacinto Counties to his April 18th disaster declaration following severe weather and flooding in parts of Texas.

Apr 22

Texas Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With Aichi Prefectural Government Of Japan

Governor Greg Abbott today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Governor Hideaki Ohmura expressing their shared desire to establish a relationship between the State of Texas and the Aichi Prefecture of Japan.