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May 4

Governor Abbott, First Lady Address Texas National Day Of Prayer Breakfast

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Texas National Prayer Breakfast in Austin where he delivered remarks and shared with attendees his official resolution declaring May 4th, 2015 the Texas National Day of Prayer.

May 4

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Garland Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement on the shooting that took place in Garland, TX earlier this evening.

Apr 30

First Lady Honors Women Members Of The 84th Legislature

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, along with Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Commission for Women, today hosted a luncheon to honor the women members of the 84th Texas Legislature and thank them for their leadership and commitment to Texas.

Apr 30

Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, Texas Delegation Visit Mexico

Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, along with a small delegation from his office, concluded a multi-day official visit to the United Mexican States on behalf of the State of Texas.

Apr 30

Governor Abbott Files Amicus Brief Supporting California Citizens’ Second Amendment Rights

Governor Greg Abbott today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit brought by a coalition of California citizens and the California Rifle and Pistol Association Foundation against the County of San Diego to vindicate their Second Amendment rights.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Passage Of Ethics Reform Legislation

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement after passage by the Texas Senate of Senate Bill 19 (V. Taylor), an omnibus bill that includes multiple initiatives from Governor Abbott’s emergency item on ethics reform.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Directs Texas State Guard To Monitor Operation Jade Helm 15

Following discussions aimed at ensuring Texans are fully informed on Operation Jade Helm 15, Governor Greg Abbott today met with Major General Gerald “Jake” Betty, Commander of the Texas State Guard, and directed him to monitor the Operation.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Statement On Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Cases

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement in advance of the United States Supreme Court hearing oral arguments today in a series of cases over whether states' same-sex marriage bans are constitutional.