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Governor Abbott Lauds Texas As Global Medical Research Leader In Houston
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the grand opening of Texas Medical Center’s (TMC) TMC3 Collaborative Building at TMC Helix Park in Houston.
Governor Abbott Announces College Station Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of College Station has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces 5th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office today announced the Fifth Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference will be held this year in Houston on Wednesday, November 8, and Thursday, November 9.
Operation Lone Star Advances Construction Of Historic Border Wall
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 activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott, TEA Bolster Educational Resources On Israeli Conflict For Texas Students
Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged schools across the state to utilize additional lessons and resources shared by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to increase awareness and understanding of the Israel-Hamas war and root causes of conflict in the region.
Texas Breaks Total Jobs Record For 2 Years Straight
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas breaking all previous records for total jobs for two years straight following the release of September employment data
Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Award, Poster Competition Winners
The Office of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) today announced the winners of the 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) and Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) Poster Art Competition.
Governor Abbott, TWC Announce 7th Annual Texas HireAbility Campaign
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is partnering with the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) for the seventh annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.