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Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Historical Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Garrett Donnelly, Laurie Limbacher, and Cathy McKnight and appointed Fritz Duda and Ted Houghton to the Texas Historical Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Operation Lone Star Defends Texas’ Right To Secure The Border
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 Defends Texas’ Authority To Secure The Border
Governor Greg Abbott today defended Texas’ right to secure the border through the recent deployment of floating marine barriers in the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass as part of the state's unprecedented response to America’s ongoing border crisis.
Governor Abbott Meets With French President Macron, Indian Prime Minister Modi
Last Friday, Governor Greg Abbott joined First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson in Paris for the final stop of an economic development mission to Germany, the United Kingdom, and France.
Operation Lone Star Combats President Biden’s Humanitarian Crisis
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.
Texas Dominates Nation In Annual Job Creation
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the dominance of the state’s jobs economy following the release of June employment data showing that Texas again leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Stephenville
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Stephenville on Thursday, July 27.
Operation Lone Star Statement On Orders Addressing Illegal Crossings
The Office of the Governor today issued a joint statement from Texas Border Czar Mike Banks, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, and Texas Adjutant General Major General Thomas Suelzer following reporting on directives given under Operation Lone Star.