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Sunday, Apr 27

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Governor Abbott Commemorates Fallen Peace Officers At Memorial Ceremony In Austin

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Governor Greg Abbott last night commemorated the brave men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty at the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

Friday, Apr 25

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Governor Abbott Announces Cedar Park Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

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

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Medical Radiologic Technology

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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Ken Stout and reappointed Faraz Khan, M.D. and Regan Landreth to the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

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Texas Arrests Mexican Mafia Gang Member, Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant

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

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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Social Worker Examiners

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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jason Bernal and David Marsden and reappointed Jennifer Swords to the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Cohoon As Presiding Judge Of Sixth Administrative Judicial Region

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kirsten Cohoon as Presiding Judge of the Sixth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.

Thursday, Apr 24

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Governor Abbott Joins Secretary Burgum At Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Renaming Ceremony In Anahuac

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Governor Greg Abbott today joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum at the renaming ceremony of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.

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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Brenham

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Brenham, 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 Encourages Texans To Participate In Emergency Supplies Tax-Free Weekend

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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 starting Saturday, April 26, through Monday, April 28.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Six To The Nueces River Authority

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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Olen “Feller” Hughs, Daniel “Danny” Kelley, and Daniel Suckley and reappointed Jane Bell and Lisa Greenberg to the Nueces River Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Wednesday, Apr 23

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Governor Abbott Signs Texas DOGE Into Law At Texas Capitol

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Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 14, also known as Texas DOGE, into law at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, this law will empower the Texas government to be more efficient and…

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Governor Abbott Congratulates Frisco As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

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Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Frisco 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.

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Governor Greg Abbott Reappoints Three To Red River Authority Of Texas Board Of Directors

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Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Jerry Dan Davis, Mike Sandefur, and Joe L. Ward to the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for terms set to expire on August 11, 2029.

Tuesday, Apr 22

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Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Northeast Texas Severe Storms

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Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for Northeast Texas communities impacted by severe weather, including tornadoes, earlier this month.

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Governor Abbott Holds Call With U.S. Secretary Of Treasury Bessent

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Governor Greg Abbott today held a productive and engaging call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Governor Abbott Congratulates Cuero As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

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Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Cuero 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.

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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Paris

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Paris, 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 Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In April 2025

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Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In April 2025

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In April 2025

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Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In April 2025

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Governor Abbott Statement On Attack Of Denton County Commissioner Mitchell

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Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the attack on Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell and her husband, Fred Mitchell.

Monday, Apr 21

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Governor Abbott Announces League City Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of League City 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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Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Pope Francis

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Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of Pope Francis:Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of Pope Francis: "Cecilia and I join more than one billion Catholics across the…

Friday, Apr 18

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Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration For South Texas Flooding

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Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for South Texas communities impacted by recent rainfall and flooding.

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Texas Leads Nation In Job Creation Over Last 12 Months

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Governor Greg Abbott today credited hardworking Texans and Texas employers for adding the most jobs in the nation over the last 12 months based on March 2025 employment data.

Thursday, Apr 17

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Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Speaker Burrows, Chairman Creighton, Chairman Buckley On Final School Choice Passage

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Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, Chairman Brandon Creighton, and Chairman Brad Buckley today celebrated the final passage of Senate Bill 2 in the Texas House of Representatives.

Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Northeast Texas Severe Weather

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Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Northeast Texas communities impacted by severe weather, including tornadoes, earlier this month.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Coastal Water Authority Board Of Directors

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Governor Abbott appointed Antonio Santana and Hannah Kaplan to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on April 1, 2027.

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Governor Abbott Applauds Historic School Choice Vote In Texas House

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Governor Greg Abbott today applauded the Texas House of Representatives for making Texas history by passing Senate Bill 2, the state's universal school choice program.

Wednesday, Apr 16

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Governor Abbott Celebrates Record Public Education Funding Vote In Texas House

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Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas House of Representatives for providing record public education funding by passing House Bill 2.

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Governor Abbott Congratulates Aransas Pass As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

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Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Aransas Pass 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…