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Governor Abbott Outlines Priorities For Texas’ Thriving Economy

Governor Greg Abbott today outlined his economic priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session to meet our state's growing economic and population needs at the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce in North Texas.

Governor Abbott, Texas Border Chairmen Discuss Border Security Strategies In Weslaco

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a roundtable discussion and press conference with Senator Brian Birdwell, Representative Ryan Guillen, and Operation Lone Star officials in Weslaco on the state’s ongoing border security efforts after last week designating border security an emergency item for this legislative session.

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Following Severe Winter Storm

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas communities impacted by the severe winter storm earlier this month.

Governor Abbott Promotes Education Freedom At Parent Empowerment Night In Temple

Governor Greg Abbott last night spotlighted the need for education freedom and parental rights in children's education at a Parent Empowerment Night with over 380 Texas parents, students, and advocates at Central Texas Christian School in Temple.

Governor Abbott Expands Ice Storm Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include additional counties impacted by the ice storm that began in January and continued into early February.

Operation Lone Star Apprehends Over 350,000 Illegal Immigrants

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.

Governor Abbott’s 2023 State Of The State Address At Noveon Magnetics

Governor Abbott's 2023 State Of The State Address At Noveon Magnetics

Governor Abbott Announces Fighting The Fentanyl Crisis As Emergency Item

Governor Abbott Announces Fighting The Fentanyl Crisis As Emergency Item