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Apr 29

Governor Abbott Condemns City Of San Marcos Antisemitic Resolution

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the City of San Marcos condemning its proposed antisemitic resolution openly flouting Texas state law.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Promotes Bail Reform At Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition Conference

Governor Greg Abbott today emphasized the need to fix Texas’ deadly and broken bail system and highlighted the continued state and local partnership to secure the border during the Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition’s 20th Annual Spring meeting in Austin.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Joins President Trump’s FEMA Review Council

Governor Greg Abbott today thanked President Donald J. Trump for his appointment to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, a bipartisan group tasked with reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency management and disaster response system.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Five To Lower Colorado River Authority

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Curtis Ford, Aden Lasseter, Mark Mayo and reappointed Robert “Bobby” Lewis and Margaret “Meg” Voelter to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Praises Power Of Prayer At Governor’s Prayer Breakfast In Round Rock

Governor Greg Abbott today praised the power of prayer during the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Round Rock in celebration of the National Day of Prayer.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Lancaster

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lancaster, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Apr 28

Texas Ranked Best State For Business 21 Years In A Row

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being ranked the Best State for Business for the 21st year in a row by Chief Executive magazine based on their annual survey of the nation's leading CEOs.

Apr 27

Governor Abbott Commemorates Fallen Peace Officers At Memorial Ceremony In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott last night commemorated the brave men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty at the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin.