State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Military bases contribute over $151B to Texas economy in 2023
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the state's economy in 2023, supporting over 677,022 jobs across various communities. The findings are based on a study conducted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), which analyzed the economic impact of military installations within Texas.
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Governor Abbott amends severe weather disaster declaration for additional Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has amended the severe weather disaster declaration initially issued on April 30, 2024. The proclamation, which has undergone several amendments throughout May and early June, addresses the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024. These weather events included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts causing widespread property damage and loss of life across numerous counties in Texas.
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Governor Abbott appoints judges to new Fort Worth business court division
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his appointments to the new Eighth Business Court Division in Fort Worth, established last year to provide an efficient mechanism for businesses to resolve complex commercial disputes in Texas. The Governor has appointed Jerry Bullard and Brian Stagner as judges of the Eighth Business Court Division, effective September 1, 2024, with terms set to expire on September 1, 2026. The Eighth Business Court Division encompasses the counties of Archer, Clay, Cooke, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker,...
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Governor Abbott appoints judges to new Dallas business court division
Governor Greg Abbott announced appointments to the new First Business Court Division in Dallas, established last year to provide an efficient mechanism for resolving complex commercial disputes in Texas. The Governor appointed Andrea Bouressa and William “Bill” Whitehill as judges of the First Business Court Division, effective September 1, 2024, with terms expiring on September 1, 2026. This division includes the counties of Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Kaufman, and Rockwall.
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Mineral Wells receives 'Music Friendly' designation from Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the City of Mineral Wells has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community. This designation follows the completion of a multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, introduced by TMO in 2016, aims to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.
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Governor Abbott criticizes President Biden's new executive order on immigration
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement today in response to President Joe Biden's recent executive order, which legalizes millions of undocumented immigrants already in the United States and permits thousands more to cross the southern border daily.
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Governor Abbott announces small business summit in Pampa
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Pampa on Thursday, June 13. The summits, held throughout the year across various regions of Texas, aim to assist small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by connecting them with necessary resources and information for starting, strengthening, and growing their businesses.
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Abbott supports TEA's new open education resource initiative
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement in support of the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) new open education resource (OER) instructional materials unveiled this morning.
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Governor Abbott honors fallen heroes at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen.
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Governor Abbott renews wildfire disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a wildfire disaster proclamation initially issued on February 27, 2024. The original proclamation certified that wildfires beginning on February 23, 2024, posed an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property in several counties.
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Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In April 2024
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has issued a severe weather disaster declaration in response to the recent severe storms and flooding that have affected several counties in the state. The declaration was officially signed on April 15, 2024, and includes the counties of Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Panola, Shelby, and Tyler.Governor Abbott stated, "I do hereby declare a state of disaster in the previously listed counties." He further authorized the use of all available resources of state government and political subdivisions to cope with the ongoing disaster....
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Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For East Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for seven East Texas counties impacted by severe storms and flooding that began last week and continues to affect homes, businesses, and the agriculture industry throughout those regions. The counties in the Governor’s declaration include: Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Panola, Shelby, and Tyler counties."The State of Texas continues working around-the-clock with local officials to respond to severe storms and flooding and help all impacted Texans begin to rebuild and recover," said Governor Abbott. "I issued a...
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Operation Lone Star making progress against illegal border problems
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard have been cracking down on criminal activities related to the border crisis. The law enforcement agencies have been working together under Operation Lone Star, a program that began under Governor Greg Abbott in March 2021.
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Governor Abbott Advocates For Adoption With His Family’s Story At CHOSEN Conference In Plano
Governor Abbott today participated in a fireside chat at the CHOSEN Conference in Plano, advocating for adoption and foster care resources in Texas. Sharing his personal experience, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of adoption, stating, "When I think about all of the decisions I have made as Governor, Attorney General, and in other roles I've had in my life, without a doubt, the best decision I have ever made was to adopt a child."Reflecting on his decision to adopt a child, Governor Abbott expressed his unwavering commitment to parenthood, saying, "To every...
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Governor Abbott Announces Kilgore Hosts Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Kilgore, Kilgore Main Street, and Visit Kilgore will be co-hosting a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, April 16. In a statement, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of music to Texas, stating, "Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies."Chip Adams, TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist, will be present at the workshop to explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and its benefits. Governor Abbott expressed gratitude towards...
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Texas Deploys More Than 100 Miles Of Razor Wire To Secure Border
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas continues to lead efforts in securing the state's border with Mexico. Under Operation Lone Star, a multi-agency initiative, over 506,500 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 41,200 criminal arrests have been made. Governor Abbott highlighted the success of the Texas National Guard in installing over 100 miles of razor wire along the border, stating, "I have to applaud our National Guard for stepping up and laying down that more than 100 miles of razor wire." He emphasized Texas as the sole state taking significant action against...
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.2 Million In Career Training Grants To North Central Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the awarding of over $1.2 million in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to four schools in North Central Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grants aim to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by providing equipment for over 1,500 students to be trained for high-demand occupations such as architectural and engineering managers, registered nurses, medical assistants, and welders.Abbott emphasized the importance of investing in the future of Texas through equipping students with the necessary...
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Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Board Of Pilot Commissioners For Galveston County Ports
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason Keeling and reappointed Arden “Trey” Hill, III to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Galveston County Ports for terms set to expire on February 1, 2028. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Elizabeth Cross and reappointed Terrilyn Tarlton-Shannon for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the piloting of vessels on navigable streams wholly or partially located in the board’s jurisdiction.Jason Keeling, an entrepreneur and real estate broker, is a committee member of the Galveston...
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Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Specialty Courts Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jarvis Anderson, Elizabeth Rainey, and Angela Tucker to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Council evaluates applications for grant funding for specialty courts from the Governor’s Office and makes funding recommendations to the criminal justice division regarding best practices.Jarvis Anderson, the chief adult probation officer of Bexar County, expressed his dedication to the council, stating, "I am honored to continue serving on the Specialty Courts Advisory Council and contributing...
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Governor Abbott Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Advanced Manufacturing Training Center In Brownsville
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the groundbreaking of Texas A&M University’s South Texas Workforce Development Project advanced manufacturing training facility near the Port of Brownsville and lauded the state’s efforts to bring high-quality training programs to hardworking Texans.“This new state-of-the-art facility here at the Port of Brownsville will train Texans to lead the workforce of tomorrow,” said Governor Abbott. “Students here will be prepared for in-demand jobs and receive hands-on instruction on real-world projects that are often encountered by workers...