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Jul 15

Governor Abbott Signs Economic Development Statement Of Intent With French Minister Becht

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday signed an economic development Statement of Intent with the French Minister for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and Foreign Nationals Abroad Olivier Becht while in Paris to promote business investments, job creation, and innovation in both France and Texas.

Jul 14

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Celebrate Texas’ Historic Partnership With France

First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday visited the historic Texas Embassy in Paris and met with business executives and foreign officials to strengthen the economic partnership with France.

Jul 14

Governor Abbott Requests Federal Extension For Major Disaster Declaration Deadline For June Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday sent a letter requesting an extension of the deadline to submit a Major Disaster Declaration request from the federal government following a series of severe storms and deadly tornadoes that impacted communities across Texas last month.

Jul 14

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional Wildfire Response Resources To Llano County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state firefighting resources overnight to support local officials responding to wildfire activity in Llano County.

Jul 14

Operation Lone Star Boosts Border Response With New Marine Barriers

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.

Jul 13

Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Historic Property Tax Cuts

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Texas Legislature's passage of historic property tax cut legislation during Special Session #2.

Jul 13

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Showcase Texas At British Parliament

First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday attended the Prime Minister's Questions at the United Kingdom House of Parliament and met with bp p.l.c (BP) executives in London.

Jul 13

Governor Abbott Unveils Texas Fentanyl Data Dashboard

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as part of the statewide "One Pill Kills" campaign.