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Apr 10

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses #Stand4Freedom Rally On Texas Ending Modern Slavery Day

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today addressed attendants of the Texas Ending Modern Slavery Day #Stand4Freedom Rally on the south steps of the Texas Capitol.

Apr 10

Governor Abbott Attends Fort Hood Purple Heart Medal Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Purple Heart and Defense of Freedom Medal Ceremony honoring the victims of the 2009 Fort Hood terrorist attack.

Apr 9

Governor Abbott Addresses Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce

Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Houston today to address the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, America’s largest Hispanic Chamber comprised of over 4,000 Hispanic business owners and community leaders.

Apr 9

Governor Abbott Issues Special Election Call For HD-124 Runoff

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered a special election runoff to be held in House District 124 on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, for the purpose of electing a state representative to serve the remainder of term of the Honorable José Menéndez.

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Statement On HB 4 Vote

Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement following the passage of HB 4 to third reading by the Texas House of Representatives.

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Statement On Latest Ruling Over Executive Amnesty

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement in response to District Court Judge Andrew Hanen’s order denying the Obama Administration’s request for a stay of the Court’s earlier ruling

Apr 2

Governor Abbott Awards 2015 Governor’s Science And Technology Champions Academy Scholarships

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the 43 students who won competitions at the 2015 Texas Science and Engineering Fair, held last weekend in San Antonio, have been awarded scholarships to attend the Governor’s Science and Technology Champions Academy this summer at Texas A&M University.

Mar 31

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses McMurry University Women’s Leadership Luncheon

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott delivered the keynote speech at the McMurry University Women's Leadership Luncheon today. The luncheon celebrates outstanding women leaders and honors the recipient of the Dr. Sandra S. Harper Women's Leadership Scholarship, which is awarded each year to a student at McMurry University.