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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Office Of The Governor Seeks Nominations For 2016 Star Of Texas Awards
The Office of the Governor is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.