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Governor Abbott, Congressman Cuellar Request Information On DHS Border Security Cuts
Governor Greg Abbott and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson requesting detailed information on DHS’s decision to cut resources for aerial-based border security support in a program known as Operation Phalanx.
ICYMI: The Weekly Standard: A New Constitutional Convention?
The Weekly Standard covers Governor Greg Abbott's plan to limit federal power.
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster and requested Individual Assistance for Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Franklin, Rockwall and Van Zandt Counties. Governor Abbott also requested Public Assistance for 25 counties.
WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Goes To Israel And Switzerland
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting the Governor’s recent trip to Israel and Switzerland where he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, government and business leaders and attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to promote Texas economic interests.
Governor Abbott Statement On Planned Parenthood Investigation
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Planned Parenthood investigation in Harris County.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses National Security, The Texas-Israel Relationship And The Texas Econ
Governor Greg Abbott today appeared on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" to discuss National Security and the Texas-Israeli relationship.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Apprenticeship Program
Following the first day of his business development trip in Switzerland, Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas will be partnering with three Swiss companies to participate in an apprenticeship program.
Governor Abbott Issues Directive On Iran Divestiture Policy
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas retirement agencies informing them that it will continue to be the policy of the State of Texas to prohibit the investment of taxpayer dollars in Iran despite President Obama’s announcement last week that he is lifting sanctions against Iran.