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Governor Abbott Announces NRG Energy Expansion In Chambers County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that an NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) natural gas facility to be constructed at the existing NRG Cedar Bayou power production complex in Chambers County has been designated as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Launch Of Nasdaq Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement by Nasdaq, Inc. to launch their own Texas financial exchange, Nasdaq Texas.
Governor Abbott Administers New Lawyer Oath To Texas Veterans
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks and administered the New Lawyer Oath to Texas veterans who recently passed the bar exam at the Governor's Mansion.
Governor Abbott Directs Investigations Into Texas Southern University Finances
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety and called on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to launch investigations into Texas Southern University's (TSU) finances.
Texas Increases Opportunities For Kinship Foster Families
HHSC Streamlines Regulations For Kinship Foster Care
Governor Abbott Celebrates United States Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday
Governor Greg Abbott today joined Texas Marines, service members, and veterans to celebrate the United States Marine Corps' (USMC) 250th birthday during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Kilgore As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Kilgore for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $14 Million In Career Training Grants Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 52 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) training grants totaling over $14 million have been awarded to Texas higher education institutions and independent school districts (ISD) to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.