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Governor Abbott Statement On EPA Water Regulations
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement regarding the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water Rule.
Governor Abbott Statement On Executive Action Ruling
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled President Obama’s executive action granting legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants to be unlawful.
Governor Abbott Adds 24 Counties To Disaster Declaration
As severe weather including tornadoes, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and flooding continue across areas of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Archer, Bastrop, Caldwell, Cass, Collin, Dewitt, Fannin, Grayson, Harrison, Hays, Henderson, Hidalgo, Hill, Houston, Kendall, Jasper, Johnson, Newton, Nueces, Parker, San Jacinto, Walker, Wichita and Wilson counties.
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.