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Governor Abbott Signs House Bill 1

Governor Abbott Signs House Bill No. 1

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Allowing Beer-To-Go Sales In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law House Bill 1545 (Paddie, Birdwell), which allows beer-to-go sales for craft breweries in the state of Texas.

Governor Abbott Signs Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Merger Agreement

Governor Greg Abbott today signed the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGV MPO) re-designation and consolidation agreement at the Texas State Capitol. The Governor was joined by various Rio Grande Valley leaders and stakeholders for the signing including County Commissioners, Mayors, and transportation and mobility leaders.

Governor Abbott Signs Disaster Relief And Preparedness Legislation Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law several monumental bills related to disaster relief and preparedness in Texas.

Governor Abbott Signs Pivotal Property Tax Reforms Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law Senate Bill 2, which delivers significant property tax reforms that will cap property tax increases without voter approval and provide tax reform to homeowners and businesses across Texas.

Legislation Signed To Reform School Finance, Increase Teacher Pay, And Provide Property Tax Relief

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law landmark legislation to reform school finance, increase teacher pay, and provide property tax relief.

Legislation Signed To Enhance School Safety And Expand Access To Mental Health Resources

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law several bills related to enhancing school safety and expanding access to mental health resources.

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation To Crack Down On Human Trafficking, Eliminate Rape Kit Backlog

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law several bills related to combating human trafficking and reducing the rape kit backlog in Texas.