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Texas Again Leads All States For Annual Jobs Growth
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers on again leading all 50 states for annual jobs growth following the release of August employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Governor Abbott Celebrates TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Center Renovation Project
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the kickoff of TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation – Kirby Glen Center's renovation project in Houston.
Governor Abbott Announces Dalhart Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Dalhart, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Texas Named Best Business Climate By Nation’s Corporate Executives
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the nation's best business climate in a triennial survey conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) and announced at the International Economic Development Council Annual Conference in Dallas.
Governor Abbott Statement On Impeachment Trial Verdict
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas Senate's verdict in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.95 Million In Grants To Dallas-Area Veteran Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 15 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $2.95 million were awarded to 15 Dallas-area organizations as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Big Check Tour.
Operation Lone Star Builds More Border Wall To Protect Texans
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 Announces Over $4.1 Million In Career Training Grants To Southeast Texas, Panhandle Schools
Governor Greg Abbott announced 16 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $4.1 million have been awarded to 11 schools across Southeast Texas and the Panhandle by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).