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Governor Abbott Announces Support For Texas Landowners Against Illegal Federal Land Grab
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his support of landowners and county officials in their lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which has continued in its attempt to take control of privately owned land along the Texas-Oklahoma border.
Governor Abbott Announces 60x30 Higher Education Plan In McKinney
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's (THECB) 60x30 plan in McKinney, Texas.
Governor Abbott To Refuse Syrian Refugees Relocating To Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Barack Obama informing him that the State of Texas will not accept any refugees from Syria in the wake of the deadly terrorist attack in Paris.
Governor Abbott Calls For Minute Of Silence To Honor Victims Of Paris Terrorist Attacks
Consistent with the moment of silence to be held by all 28 nations of the European Union on Monday, November 16th at noon, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call for Texans to take part and hold a minute of silence tomorrow at 12:00 CT to honor the memory of the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Paris Attacks
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following a series of terrorist attacks in Paris, France.
Governor Abbott Sets Date For Special Runoff Election In HD 118
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting January 26, 2016 as the date for the special runoff election to fill the Texas House District 118 seat in Bexar County being vacated by Rep. Joe Farias.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Executive Amnesty Lawsuit On Fox
Governor Greg Abbott today appeared on Fox Business Network's “Coast to Coast” with host Neil Cavuto on and TheBlaze TV's “Dana” with host Dana Loesch to discuss Texas’ victory in halting President Obama’s executive amnesty and the implications of a Supreme Court ruling in the Texas-led lawsuit.
Governor Greg Abbott And First Lady Cecilia Abbott Receive Dignity In Life Award
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott were awarded the 2015 Dignity in Life Award by the St. John Paul II Life Center in Austin.