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Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In 15 Texas Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Comal, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Liberty, Navarro, Travis, Willacy, and Wilson Counties in the State of Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Staff Changes
Governor Greg Abbott’s Legislative Director, Randy Erben, today announced his departure from the governor’s office after serving on behalf of the Governor since his Inauguration earlier this year.
Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening Of Sokol West Gym In West, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to West, Texas to attend and deliver remarks at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Sokol West Gym, whose original facility was destroyed in the plant explosion in West in 2013.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Rejection Of Obama Administration’s Refugee Resettlement Plan On Hannity
Governor Greg Abbott appeared on Fox News' "Hannity" Wednesday to discuss his opposition to President Obama's plan to resettle Syrian refugees in the United States.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Rejection Of Syrian Refugee Resettlement Program On The Real Story
Governor Greg Abbott today appeared on Fox News' "The Real Story" with host Gretchen Carlson to discuss his decision to reject President Obama's plan to relocate Syrian refugees in the United States.
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.