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Nov 19

Governor Abbott Congratulates Burleson As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Burleson for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.

Nov 19

Governor Abbott Calls For Investigations Into Sharia Courts

Governor Abbott today sent a letter to North Texas District Attorneys and Sheriffs, the Attorney General of Texas, and the Texas Department of Public Safety to alert them of possible criminal violations by Sharia tribunals masquerading as legal courts and to call for investigations into these entities purporting to enforce Sharia law.

Nov 19

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Aerospace And Aviation Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Summer Webb and reappointed Aimee Burnett and Sonja Clark to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029.

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Highlights Texas’ Economy Of The Future At TAB Summit

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted Texas' economy leading the future of success for the United States during a fireside chat at the Texas Association Of Business (TAB) Summit: Texas Dynamism and the Next Economic Frontier.

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flood Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential severe weather expected to affect large areas of the state beginning tomorrow.

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Statement On Redistricting Ruling

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after a federal court in El Paso enjoined the use of Texas’ 2025 congressional redistricting map:

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR As Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations.

Nov 17

Governor Abbott Sets Runoff Election For Texas Senate District 9

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, January 31, 2026 as the runoff election date for the Texas Senate District 9 seat vacated by former Senator Kelly Hancock.