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Friday, Jul 26

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Operation Lone Star Decreases Illegal Crossings Into Texas By 85%

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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…

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Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Plainview

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Plainview on Thursday, August 8.

Thursday, Jul 25

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Governor Abbott Announces Senior Staff Departure

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced the departure of his Senior Advisor and Budget Director, Sarah Hicks, from the Office of the Governor after 22 years of state service.

Governor Abbott Announces Two Counties Added To Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in…

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $95 Million In Housing Tax Credits

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded over $95 million in housing tax credits to help finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties…

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Governor Abbott Announces Sentinel School Safety System

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of Sentinel, an innovative and comprehensive system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas.

Wednesday, Jul 24

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Governor Abbott Announces Transitional Sheltering Assistance For Hurricane Beryl

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state’s request for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for 17 Texas counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl.

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Governor Abbott Hosts German Federal Minister Of Labor And Social Affairs Heil In Austin

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Governor Greg Abbott today met with the Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs for the Republic of Germany Hubertus Heil and other German leaders at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.

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Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flash Flooding Threat Across Texas

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Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of flash flooding threats from severe storms moving across the state.

Tuesday, Jul 23

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Governor Abbott Lauds Texas Law Enforcement At Sheriffs’ Association Of Texas Conference

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Governor Greg Abbott today lauded Texas' hardworking sheriffs who selflessly serve to protect their communities across the state and at the southern border during his keynote address at the Sheriffs' Association of Texas (SAT) 2024 Annual…

Friday, Jul 19

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Texas Apprehends Over 516,000 Illegal Immigrants

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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…

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Texas Continues To Outperform Nation In Annual Job Creation

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Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas continuing to outperform the nation and lead all states for jobs added over the last 12 months following the release of June employment data.

Wednesday, Jul 17

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Governor Abbott Announces Federal Approval For SNAP Hot Foods Purchases In 36 Counties

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Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 36 counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl…

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $110,000 Job Training Grant To Texas State Technical College

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $110,193 to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Tuesday, Jul 16

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Governor Abbott Announces Deployment Of Texas Law Enforcement Support For Republican National Convention

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has deployed law enforcement resources to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week to assist with law enforcement support at the Republican National Convention.

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Governor Abbott Announces 11 Counties Added To Federal Disaster Declaration For April-June Severe Weather

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 11 additional Texas counties for the federal disaster declaration for the severe weather and flooding that began on April 26 and occurred…

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Governor Abbott Directs CenterPoint To Improve Their Severe Weather Preparation, Response Practices

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Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the President and Chief Executive Officer of CenterPoint Energy, Jason P. Wells, directing him to adequately prepare CenterPoint Energy for the next severe weather event in Southeast Texas by…

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Governor Abbott Tours Hurricane Beryl Resource Staging Area In Houston

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Governor Greg Abbott today toured a resource staging area at NRG Park in Houston and thanked first responders who have worked around the clock to help their fellow Texans throughout Hurricane Beryl.

Monday, Jul 15

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Governor Abbott Suspends Seven-Day Waiting Period on Certain State Unemployment Insurance Claimants Due To Hurricane Beryl

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Governor Abbott Suspends Seven-Day Waiting Period on Certain State Unemployment Insurance Claimants Due To Hurricane Beryl

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Governor Abbott Announces Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements For 18 Counties

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Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in…

Sunday, Jul 14

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Governor Abbott Demands CenterPoint Improve Their Hurricane Preparation, Response Efforts

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Governor Greg Abbott today demanded CenterPoint take immediate action to improve their hurricane preparation and response efforts following their repeated and ongoing power failures in the Greater Houston area during a press conference in…

Saturday, Jul 13

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Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Disaster Assistance For 17 Texas Counties

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Governor Greg Abbott announced that the federal government has updated the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include 17 Texas counties now eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance program.

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Governor Abbott Bolsters Economic, Cultural Bond With Taiwan, South Korea, Japan

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Governor Greg Abbott yesterday completed a successful three nation economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, organized by the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office and the Texas Economic Development…

Friday, Jul 12

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Governor Abbott Signs Statement Of Mutual Cooperation With Aichi Prefecture In Tokyo, Japan

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Governor Greg Abbott today signed a historic Statement of Mutual Cooperation (SMC) with Governor of Aichi Prefecture Hideaki Ohmura while in Tokyo, Japan on an economic development mission.

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Governor Abbott Provides Update On Ongoing Response Efforts Following Hurricane Beryl

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Governor Greg Abbott announced today that Texas has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance program for 15 counties as Texas communities continue to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Beryl.

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Governor Abbott Announces $10,000 Reward In Shooting Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of the person involved in the shooting of a Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy and that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has…

Thursday, Jul 11

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Governor Abbott Meets With Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi In Tokyo

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Governor Greg Abbott today met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi of Japan while in Tokyo on the fifth day of an economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.

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Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy

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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Fernando Esqueda was murdered during an ambush in northeast Harris County last night:Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Harris County…

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Governor Abbott Announces 67 Counties Approved For Major Disaster Declaration

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Governor Greg Abbott announced today that 67 Texas counties have been approved for federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration approved by the President following impacts to the state from Hurricane Beryl.

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Governor Abbott Announces New SeAH Manufacturing Facility In Temple

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Governor Greg Abbott announced that SeAH Changwon Integrated Special Steel Corporation (“SeAH CSS”) will expand their steel manufacturing business in Temple, Texas, creating 100 new jobs and $110 in capital investment, while in South Korea…