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Apr 13

Governor Abbott Advocates For Parental Rights In Education In McAllen

Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for expanded parental rights in their child’s education at a Parent Empowerment Night held at Covenant Christian Academy in McAllen.

Apr 12

Governor Abbott Announces Record Seizure Of Deadly Fentanyl In Mission

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized over 3.1 million lethal doses of fentanyl, or about 14 pounds, during a single Operation Lone Star (OLS) traffic stop in Mission.

Apr 11

Governor Abbott Lauds Houston’s Economic Might At Houston Region Business Coalition

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the important role Houston plays in Texas' robust economy and lauded the city's globally-recognized success at a luncheon hosted by the Houston Region Business Coalition.

Apr 7

Operation Lone Star Receives Statewide Boost In Fighting Fentanyl Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.

Apr 6

Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Initiatives To Fight Fentanyl Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today announced two major statewide initiatives to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis and save innocent lives in Texas during his One Pill Kills Summit in Austin.

Apr 6

Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Flash Flood Threat In Southeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency response resources ahead of potential flash flooding expected to impact Texas Coastal Plains communities beginning today through Saturday.

Apr 5

Governor Abbott Announces Over $870,000 In Job Training Grants To Del Mar College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced two Skills Development Fund grant awards for $567,597 and $303,206 to Del Mar College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) in partnership with Gulf Island Services and ArcelorMittal, respectively.

Apr 4

Governor Abbott Commends Texas Banks As Financial Backbone In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today commended Texas banking institutions for helping provide support to Texas communities as a financial backbone at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Texas Bankers Association (TBA) headquarters building in Austin.