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Texas Again Breaks Three Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Job Creation
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the Texas economy following the release of April jobs data showing Texas again surpassing all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas labor force.
Governor Abbott Announces First Bus Of Migrants Arrives In Denver
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Denver, Colorado from Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $9 Million In EMS Student Scholarships
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that over $9 million has been awarded by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to fund nearly 1,500 scholarships through the Texas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Scholarship program.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.7 Million In Career Training Grants To Coastal Bend Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 17 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $7.7 million have been awarded to 12 Coastal Bend-area educational institutions by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Issues Storm Damage Disaster Declaration For Cameron County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has issued a disaster declaration for residents in Cameron County impacted by the severe storms and tornado that caused property damage over the weekend.
First Lady Abbott Raises Awareness For Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center
First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night raised awareness and rallied support for the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC) during its “Power of Us” campaign reception in Georgetown.
Governor Abbott Urges Nation’s Governors To Help Combat Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today urged the nation’s Governors to help support Texas’ unprecedented border security efforts in the wake of President Joe Biden ending Title 42 last week and his continued refusal to enforce federal immigration laws.
Governor Abbott Statement On Critical School Choice Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement as the Texas Legislature considers pivotal school choice legislation in the final weeks of the legislative session.