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Governor Abbott Takes Action To Combat Illegal Border Crossings
With the significant increase in the number of illegal crossings across the Texas border, Governor Greg Abbott today took action in the wake of federal inaction.
Governor Abbott Releases Statement Encouraging City Of Orange To Restore Nativity Scene
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the City of Orange’s decision to remove the Nativity Scene it had placed at City Hall.
Office Of The Governor Awards $15 Million To Texas Military Installations
The Office of the Governor has awarded nearly $15 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program to various military communities across the state of Texas. Under the leadership of Governor Abbott, $30 million was allocated to the DEAAG program in the final budget.
Governor Abbott Addresses 16th Annual U.S. India Chamber Of Commerce Banquet In Dallas
Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address at the 16th annual U.S. India Chamber of Commerce reception banquet where he discussed with Indian-American business owners the merits of living and working in the State of Texas.
Momentum Continues To Build In Support Of State Refugee Security Act
Following Governor Greg Abbott’s work with Senator Ted Cruz on the State Refugee Security Act, which gives states and governors the tools to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that state unless there is adequate assurance that the refugee does not present a security risk, Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX), Chairman of the Terrorism Subcommittee, introduced and filed H.R. 4197, the companion bill to S. 2363 (State Refugee Security Act).
Governor Abbott Issues Statement Supporting Attorney General’s Request To Halt Syrian Refugee Resett
Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement in support of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to renew their efforts to seek emergency relief from Syrian refugees coming to Texas.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses State Refugee Security Act
Governor Greg Abbott today made multiple media appearances to discuss the State Refugee Security Act, which gives states and governors the tools to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that state unless there is adequate assurance that the refugee does not present a security risk.
Governor Abbott Announces State Refugee Security Act With Senator Ted Cruz
Governor Greg Abbott today joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to announce the State Refugee Security Act.