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Governor Abbott Congratulates Little Elm, Lubbock On Earning Grand Slam Of “Friendly Texas” Certifications
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Town of Little Elm and the City of Lubbock on being the first Texas communities to earn the grand slam of “Friendly Texas” certifications, having earned the Film Friendly Texas, Music Friendly Texas, Tourism Friendly Texas, and Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community designations.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Denison
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Denison on May 15.
Governor Abbott Announces Rockport-Fulton Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Rockport-Fulton has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Recognizes 2025 Travel And Tourism Week In Texas
Record $97.5 Billion Visitor Spending, 62 Million Travelers In 2024
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2025 Small Business Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation officially designating May 4‒10, 2025 as Small Business Week in Texas in recognition of the significant impact small businesses have on job creation and the thriving Texas economy.
Governor Abbott Signs Landmark School Choice Legislation Into Law
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 2, the landmark school choice program that is the largest day-one launch in the country, into law at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.
First Lady Abbott Congratulates Columbus As 200th Film Friendly Texas Community
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the City of Columbus has been designated as the 200th Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission during a celebration at the Texas Capitol in Austin attended by community leaders from across the state.
Texas Wins 2025 Prosperity Cup For New Business Investments
Wins "Triple Crown Trophy" For Best Economy In The Nation