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Jun 7

Governor Abbott Announces Over $468,000 Job Training Grant To Dallas College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award for $468,309 to Dallas College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Names Jackson Interim Chair Of Public Utility Commission Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today named Kathleen Jackson as the interim Chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).

Jun 6

Governor Abbott Signs 8 Public Safety Bills Into Law To Protect Texans

Governor Greg Abbott today signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol.

Jun 6

Governor Abbott Announces Sweetwater Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Sweetwater, and the Sweetwater and Nolan County Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, June 13.

Jun 5

Texas Again Leads Nation With Most Fortune 500 Headquarters

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again leading the nation with the most Fortune 500 headquarters, growing to 55 and ranking ahead of all states on the just-released 2023 Fortune 500 list.

Jun 2

Governor Abbott Vows To Cut Property Taxes At TPPF Fireside Chat

Governor Greg Abbott today touted the many achievements from the 88th regular legislative session and highlighted his plan to complete unfinished business in subsequent special sessions during a fireside chat at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) in Austin.

Jun 2

Governor Abbott Announces Departure Of PUC Chairman Lake

Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Peter Lake as Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).

Jun 2

Major Legislative Achievements Boost Texas’ Historic Border Mission

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.