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Aug 10

Governor Abbott Signs Critical Energy Laws At TIPRO Summer Conference

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed critical energy legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session following his keynote address at the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association’s (TIPRO) Summer Conference in San Antonio.

Aug 10

Governor Abbott Lauds Role Of Small Businesses In Texas’ Historic Budget Surplus

Governor Abbott today celebrated Texas’ record-shattering jobs economy and the role small businesses play in keeping Texas a national economic leader at the Governor’s Small Business Summit in McAllen.

Aug 10

Governor Abbott Announces Over $9.9 Million In Career Training Grants To Rio Grande Valley Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 20 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $9.9 million to 11 schools in the Rio Grande Valley to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs.

Aug 9

Governor Abbott Signs Largest Property Tax Cut In Texas History

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed legislation delivering the largest property tax cut in Texas history—$18 billion—passed during Special Session #2 of the 88th Legislature in New Caney.

Aug 9

Governor Abbott Announces Belton Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Belton will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Wednesday, August 16.

Aug 8

Nominations Now Open For The 40th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 40th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.

Aug 8

Governor Abbott Announces Eaton Facility Expansion In Nacogdoches

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Eaton Corporation will expand their manufacturing facility for voltage regulators, Cooper Power Systems LLC, in Nacogdoches.

Aug 7

Governor Abbott Protects Fair Competition With Save Women’s Sports Act

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in Denton.