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Friday, Dec 20

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Texas Launches Billboard Campaign To Stop Dangerous Border Journeys

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Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict…

Governor Abbott Appoints Bass To Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James M. Bass to the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term set to expire on December 31, 2025.

Governor Abbott Reappoints Atkinson To Texas Public Finance Authority

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Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Billy M. Atkinson, Jr. to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Jaramillo To 458th Judicial District Court

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Maggie Jaramillo as Judge of the 458th Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County, effective January 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected…

Governor Abbott Appoints Dozier To 228th Judicial District Court

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Caroline Dozier to the 228th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

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Governor Abbott Announces Lockhart Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lockhart has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

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Texas Celebrates Record-Breaking Employment In 2024

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Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated 2024 as a year of record-breaking employment in Texas as the state again broke all records for the number of Texans working.

Thursday, Dec 19

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Governor Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign To Dissuade Migrants From Making Dangerous Journey To Texas

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Governor Greg Abbott today unveiled the state's new billboard campaign in Central America and Mexico to dissuade migrants from making the dangerous journey to illegally cross the border into Texas during a press conference next to a burned…

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Governor Abbott Reappoints Gantt To 471st Judicial District Court

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Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert “Bryan” Gantt to the 471st Judicial District Court in Collin County, effective January 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and…

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Governor Abbott Appoints DeAngelo To 495th Judicial District Court

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lori Ann DeAngelo as Judge of the 495th Judicial District Court in Harris County, effective January 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Davis To 480th Judicial District Court

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Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Terence Davis to the 480th Judicial District Court in Williamson County, effective January 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and…

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Governor Abbott Appoints Fisher To 306th Judicial District Court

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily A. Fisher as Judge of the 306th Judicial District Court in Galveston County, effective January 4, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected…

Governor Abbott Appoints Sorensen To 278th Judicial District Court

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tracy Sorensen as Judge of the 278th Judicial District Court in Leon, Madison, and Walker Counties, effective January 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall…

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Governor Abbott Appoints Robertson To 226th Judicial District Court

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benjamin “Ben” Robertson to the 226th Judicial District Court in Bexar County, effective January 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and…

Wednesday, Dec 18

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $500 Million In Public Safety Grants

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will administer over $500 million in grant funding for a variety of public safety programs and services in Texas, including victims services, anti-human trafficking…

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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Missouri City

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Missouri City, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

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Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs To Stabilize Unemployment Insurance Rates For Businesses

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Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen today pledged to allocate funding to stabilize minimum unemployment…

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Governor Abbott Congratulates Galveston As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

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Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Galveston on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Tuesday, Dec 17

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Governor Abbott Announces First JETI Expansion Project In Fort Worth

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first project to be qualified under the new Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program is Bell Textron, Inc. (“Bell”), a subsidiary of Textron, Inc. (“Textron”), during a press…

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Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Texas School Safety Center Board

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nidia De La Cerda and Rob McClelland to the Texas School Safety Center Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Monday, Dec 16

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The Governor’s Committee To Support The Military Releases 2024 Report

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The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military today released their 2024 report with recommendations for policy changes and legislative action to improve education, health care, quality of life, workforce development, encroachment, and…

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $17 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $17 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG)…

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Governor Abbott Names Almeida Chair Of Family And Protective Services Council

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Governor Greg Abbott has named M. Connie Almeida, Ph.D. as chair of the Family and Protective Services Council.

Friday, Dec 13

Texas Arrests Mexican Mafia Gang Members, Human Smugglers

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Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict…

Governor Abbott Names Ramirez Chair Of Texas Juvenile Justice Board

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Governor Greg Abbott has named Manny Ramirez as chair of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. The Board is charged with developing and implementing rules to govern the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

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Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In December 2024

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Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In December 2024

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Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Robust Energy Industry At Dallas Citizens Council

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Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ robust energy sector during a fireside chat at the Dallas Citizens Council 2024 Annual Meeting in Dallas.

Thursday, Dec 12

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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Judicial Compensation Commission

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rodney Anderson and reappointed Phil Johnson and Linda Kinney to the Judicial Compensation Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Breckenridge

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Breckenridge, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Tuesday, Dec 10

Governor Abbott Congratulates Castroville As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

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Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Castroville on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.