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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Lake Jackson

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lake Jackson, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Operation Lone Star Sends Over 500 Migrant Buses To Sanctuary Cities

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 Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Kingsville

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Kingsville on Thursday, June 29.

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Matador Tornado Response

Governor Greg Abbott today updated the state’s disaster declaration for Matador and other Texas communities that continue to be impacted by severe storms and tornadoes causing significant damage to homes and businesses.

Governor Abbott Expands Northeast Texas Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today updated the state’s disaster declaration to include additional Northeast Texas communities affected by recent severe storms causing widespread electricity infrastructure damage.

Governor Abbott Updates Disaster Declaration For Northeast Texas, Deploys Additional State Response Resources

Governor Greg Abbott today updated the state’s disaster declaration to include additional communities impacted by severe storms that caused widespread damage to electric infrastructure in the region.

Governor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Ongoing Response To Severe Storms In Northeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state’s ongoing response and recovery as severe storms bringing damaging wind, large hail, and heavy rainfall impact Northeast Texas communities.

Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response Following Perryton Tornado Damage

Governor Greg Abbott today held a briefing with state and local officials in Perryton and provided an update on the state’s ongoing response and recovery efforts at a press conference at the Ochiltree County Law Enforcement Center following severe storms and tornadoes on Thursday night in Ochiltree and Cass counties.