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Apr 21

First Lady Abbott Honors Texans At 28th Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today honored volunteers during the keynote address at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) 28th Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony in Austin.

Apr 21

Operation Lone Star Combats Increasing Smuggling Attempts By Cartels

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.

Apr 21

Governor Abbott Encourages Texans To Participate In Emergency Supplies Tax-Free Weekend

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged Texans to participate in this year's Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend starting tomorrow, Saturday, April 22 through Monday, April 24.

Apr 21

Texas Again Smashes Three Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Job Growth

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated three major employment milestones following the release of March jobs data showing Texas again breaking all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas labor force.

Apr 20

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Clear Lake Shores

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Clear Lake Shores.

Apr 20

First Lady Abbott Hosts 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards In Austin

First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night hosted the 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards at the Texas Governor’s Mansion in Austin.

Apr 20

Governor Abbott, TWC Award Over $970,000 In Governor’s Summer Merit Scholarships

Governor Greg Abbott today awarded 12 grants totaling $979,640 to Texas universities and community colleges for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) summer youth camps through the Governor's Summer Merit Program.

Apr 19

Governor Abbott Advocates For Parental Rights In Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott today advocated for expanding school choice options to all Texas students and defending parents’ right to be in charge of their child’s education at a Parent Empowerment Day with a packed crowd of over 950 Texans at Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth.