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Governor Abbott Announces Alvin Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Alvin has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Hosts Kosovo President Osmani At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday held a meeting with the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu and other Kosovan government and business leaders to discuss growing the economic ties and strengthening the international partnership between Texas and Kosovo.
Governor Abbott Directs Texas Universities To Ignore President Biden’s Unlawful Title IX Rewrite
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas' public university systems and community colleges directing them to not comply with President Joe Biden's recent revision of Title IX and to refrain from implementing any new system-wide policy related to this revision.
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Wildfire Resources Ahead Of West Texas Fire Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased wildfire danger in the Panhandle and West Texas.
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2024 Economic Development Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the critical role that local, regional, and statewide economic development organizations play in strengthening the Texas economy, creating new job opportunities, and enhancing the quality of life for all Texans by proclaiming May 6-10, 2024 as Economic Development Week in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces League City Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of League City will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, May 14.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Ongoing Response To Severe Weather, Flooding In East Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today held a briefing with state and local officials and provided an update on the state’s ongoing response to severe weather and flooding conditions impacting East Texas communities during a press conference in Conroe.
Governor Abbott Condemns President Biden’s National Guard Power Grab
Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to retract the U.S. Department of the Air Force's Legislative Proposal 480 which poses a threat to the Texas National Guard.