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May 10

Governor Abbott Announces Over $944,000 In Career Training Grants

Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant awards for a combined $944,203 to Austin Community College and Bastrop Independent School District (ISD) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs.

May 10

Governor Abbott Announces Counties Added To Winter Storm Mara Federal Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has added eight more Texas counties to the federal Major Disaster Declaration for Winter Storm Mara.

May 9

Governor Abbott Announces Chambers County Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), Chambers County, the City of Anahuac, and the City of Mont Belvieu will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, May 15.

May 9

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2023 Economic Development Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the significant role local, regional, and statewide economic development organizations play in creating jobs, advancing career development opportunities, and improving the quality of life in communities across Texas by proclaiming May 8-12, 2023 as Economic Development Week in Texas.

May 8

Governor Abbott Celebrates New Tesla Lithium Refinery In Robstown

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Tesla’s new lithium refining facility and the economic boost it will have for South Texas at a groundbreaking ceremony in Robstown.

May 8

Governor Abbott Deploys New Texas Tactical Border Force

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the deployment of the new Texas Tactical Border Force to the Texas-Mexico border to respond to the growing border crisis at Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Austin.

May 6

Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting In Allen, Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the shooting at Allen Premium Outlets

May 5

Governor Abbott Celebrates Courage Of New Graduates At DPS Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated new law enforcement graduates who answered the call to serve and protect their fellow Texans at the Texas Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Recruit Class C-2022 Graduation Ceremony in Austin.