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Mar 28

ICYMI: Governor Abbott: Texas Is Tech Mecca Of America

Tech jobs are flowing to Texas as businesses flee California's high taxes, burdensome regulations and unaffordable housing.

Mar 24

Governor’s Commission For Women Seeks Nominations For Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame

The Texas Governor’s Commission for Women is now accepting nominations for the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame.

Mar 23

Governor Abbott Addresses Rotary Club Of San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott today addressed the Rotary Club of San Antonio to discuss the organization's contributions to education and workforce development in the State of Texas.

Mar 23

Governor Abbott Announces Galderma Expansion In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Swiss dermatology company Galderma will be expanding its current North American headquarters in Fort Worth to support research, development and training. Galderma’s expansion will include the addition of a 100,000 square foot facility, a $22 million capital investment and the creation of 342 new jobs.

Mar 19

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties

Today the federal government granted Governor Greg Abbott’s request for Individual and Public Assistance for Orange, Jasper and Newton counties.

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Requests Individual And Public Assistance For Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today requested Individual Assistance and Public Assistance for Orange, Jasper and Newton counties from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Mar 18

WEB VIDEO: Texas Is Wide Open For Business

The Office of the Governor today released a web video following Texas being awarded the 2015 Site Selection Governor’s Cup and announcing the expansion of McKesson Corporation and Pegasus Foods, creating hundreds of new jobs.

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Visits Burckhardt Compression Facilities In Waller, TX

Governor Greg Abbott today visited Burckhardt Compression’s new U.S. manufacturing plant in Waller, Texas. During his visit, Governor Abbott toured the facilities, met with company executives and discussed the Texas Apprenticeship Program announced during his business development mission to Switzerland in January 2016.