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Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In Job Training Grants To Collin County Community College District
Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant awards totaling $1,352,957 to Collin County Community College District (Collin College) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Announces Graham Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Graham has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Marble Falls As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Marble Falls on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For 18th Congressional District
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 4, 2025 as the special election date to fill the 18th Congressional District seat vacated by the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.
Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather, Flash Flood Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding in large portions of the state beginning today through the weekend, as well as snow potential in the Panhandle.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Nacogdoches As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Nacogdoches on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Touts Texas Exceptionalism At Texas Law Federalist Society Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a fireside chat with the Texas Law Federalist Society where he touted the state’s exceptional policies that have led to a booming economy, a world-class business climate, and a safer Texas at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin.
Governor Abbott Statement On School Choice Package Advancing To Texas House Floor
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement congratulating the members of the Texas House Committee on Public Education for advancing Senate Bill 2, the school choice legislation, out of committee.