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Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Championing Texas Veterans
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a signing ceremony at VFW Post 76 in San Antonio, the oldest VFW hall in Texas, highlighting multiple bills to implement his veterans’ initiative.
WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Elevates Higher Education In Texas
The Office of the Governor today released a web video following Governor Greg Abbott signing his emergency higher education initiatives into law yesterday.
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation To Elevate Texas’ Higher Education System
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 632 (Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay; Button, R-Richardson) to implement the Governor’s University Research Initiative, an emergency item declared by the Governor that will attract nationally-recognized researchers and Nobel Laureates to Texas institutions of higher education.
WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Paves Way For Historic Transportation Funding Increase
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting Governor Abbott’s transportation funding initiative, which he named as an emergency item this legislative session, and the resulting legislation enacting his plan to build more roads without raising fees, taxes, tolls or debt.
Governor Abbott Signs Bills To Improve Transportation In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a ceremonial bill signing on the heliport at the Dallas Convention Center where he discussed the investments in transportation infrastructure made this legislative session.
Governor Abbott Signs Bill Authorizing Seizure-Reducing Treatment For Intractable Epilepsy Patients
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 339 (Eltife, R-Tyler; Klick, R-Fort Worth), which will allow individuals with intractable epilepsy (IE) to access cannabidiol (CBD oil) to reduce seizures.
Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of SB 632 And HB 26
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement regarding the Texas Legislature’s passage of SB 632 (Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay) and HB 26 (Chen Button, R-Richardson), which together implement his higher education research emergency item by eliminating the Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) and creating the Governor’s University Research Initiative.
Presidential Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties
On Friday afternoon, Governor Greg Abbott requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas counties due to damage sustained from the severe weather, tornadoes and flooding. The President this evening granted the request for funds that will aid Texas counties as they continue to recover and rebuild.