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Governor Abbott Congratulates McKinney As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of McKinney on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding expected to impact the state through the week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.