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Governor Abbott Honors Fentanyl Victims At 3rd Annual Fentanyl Awareness Walk In San Antonio
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday honored the hard work of Texas families and community members raising awareness of the nationwide fentanyl crisis at the 3rd Annual "Soles 4 Souls" Fentanyl Awareness Walk.
Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Wildfire Resources, Updates Disaster Declaration Ahead Of Increased Fire Danger
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of a growing wildfire danger across the state and the potential for a flood risk through the weekend.
Governor Abbott Directs TxDOT To Strictly Enforce Roadway Safety Guidelines
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to ensure counties and cities are in compliance with federal and state guidelines regarding roadway safety.
Governor Abbott Appoints Figueroa To Texas Energy Reliability Council
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Neyma Figueroa to the Texas Energy Reliability Council for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.
Governor Abbott Announces Leakey Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Leakey 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 Directs DPS To Increase Hemp Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to toughen enforcement action against vape and smoke shops that are not in compliance with state laws and regulations.
Governor Abbott Announces 7th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office today announced the Seventh Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference will be held this year in Corpus Christi on Wednesday, November 5, and Thursday, November 6.
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional Texas Emergency Management Resources To Support Arizona Flood Recovery
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he deployed additional Texas emergency management personnel to Arizona to support ongoing flood recovery efforts following a request from Arizona’s Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.