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Governor Abbott Addresses Joint Legislative Session Honoring Memorial Day
Governor Greg Abbott today addressed a Joint Session of the Texas Legislature commemorating Texas fallen heroes in honor of Memorial Day.
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Straus Announce Tax Relief For Texans
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus today announced a $3.8 billion tax relief package for Texas businesses and homeowners.
First Lady Visits Van, Receives Briefing On Tornado Damage And Recovery
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited Van, the East Texas town that suffered extensive damage as a result of a May 10, 2015 tornado.
Governor Abbott Statement On Waco Shootings
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the gang-related violence that took place in Waco, TX on Sunday.
Governor Abbott Delivers 2015 Commencement Address At University Of North Texas
Governor Abbott Delivers 2015 Commencement Address At University Of North Texas 2015 commencement ceremony, held in Denton, Texas on Saturday evening.
Governor Abbott Signs “Kari’s Law” (SB 788)
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 788 (Eltife, R-Tyler; Paddie, R-Marshall), also known as “Kari’s Law”, to require direct dialing of 9-1-1 from multi-line telephone systems across the state.
Governor Abbott And First Lady Host Dinner With Nobel Laureates
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott this evening hosted a dinner at the Governor’s Mansion with Nobel Laureates from Texas universities.
Governor Abbott Announces Kubota Tractor Headquarters Relocation To Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Kubota Tractor and Credit Corporations will relocate their corporate headquarters from Torrance, California to Grapevine, Texas. Kubota’s headquarters relocation is projected to create at least 344 new jobs and $51 million in capital investment in the State of Texas.