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Governor Abbott Addresses Greater Houston Partnership Luncheon, Outlines Session Priorities
Governor Greg Abbott today addressed the Greater Houston Partnership Luncheon to share with local business leaders his plans for the state of Texas. . Following his remarks, Governor Abbott visited the School at St. George Place where he toured prekindergarten classrooms and visited with teachers and administrators about the importance of elevating Texas’ Pre-K programs to be among the best in the nation.
Statement By Governor Abbott On Establishment Of North Texas Anti-Gang Center
We must do more to crack down on gang activity and prevent organized crime from taking root across Texas, and this grant is a crucial step toward that goal.
Governor Abbott Statement On President Obama’s Request For Stay On Executive Amnesty Ruling
"The President’s stay request should be denied. A stay is typically granted to have the status quo maintained."
Governor Abbott Statement On 2013 Texas High School Graduation Rate Exceeding National Average
The United States Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics recently released information detailing state-by-state graduation rates in 2012-13, with Texas’ Class of 2013 graduating at a rate of 88 percent and outpacing the national average of 81 percent.
Governor Abbott Issues Official Proclamations Declaring Emergency Items
Governor Greg Abbott today issued five proclamations declaring emergency items to be immediately considered by the 84th Legislature of the state of Texas.
Governor Abbott Statement On Travis County District Judge Ruling
Governor Abbott today released the following statement in response to the ruling by a Travis County District Judge:
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Attorney General Paxton And Senator Cruz Address Executive Am
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator Ted Cruz today held a joint press conference to address the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas’ decision on the lawsuit filed by a Texas-led coalition of 26 states challenging President Obama’s executive action on immigration.
What Experts Are Saying About Governor Abbott’s State Of The State Speech
“Commends Governor Abbott For His Plan to Secure The Border” . . . “Demonstrating His Commitment To Securing Much-Needed Funding For Texas Highways” . . . “Abbott Understands The Important Issues Veterans Face”