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Friday, Dec 1

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Operation Lone Star Stops Drug Smuggling Across Biden’s Open Border

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

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Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Houston

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit, honoring women small business owners, will be held in Houston on Thursday, December 7.

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Governor Abbott Statement On The Passing Of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

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Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the passing of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Thursday, Nov 30

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Governor Abbott Celebrates Charter Communications’ $1.3 Billion Broadband Expansion In Texas

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Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Charter Communications announcing plans to invest $1.3 billion to upgrade and expand broadband infrastructure and technology across Texas in Harlingen.

Wednesday, Nov 29

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Governor Abbott Directs State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather

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Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready state emergency response resources ahead of severe thunderstorms expected to impact the eastern half of Texas tomorrow.

Tuesday, Nov 28

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Governor Abbott Appoints Salazar To Lone Star Workforce Of The Future Fund Advisory Board

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Manny Salazar to the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund Advisory Board for a term set to expire on September 1, 2025.

Governor Abbott Announces Hidalgo Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Hidalgo, and the Hidalgo Economic Development Corporation will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, December 5.

Monday, Nov 27

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Governor Abbott Skydives With 106-Year-Old WWII Veteran

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Governor Greg Abbott today skydived with 106-year-old World War II veteran Al Blaschke at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans.

Thursday, Nov 23

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Governor Abbott, First Family Deliver Meals On Wheels On Thanksgiving Day

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Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, along with their daughter Audrey, today volunteered with Meals on Wheels Central Texas to help deliver Thanksgiving Day meals to homebound seniors in Austin.

Wednesday, Nov 22

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State Of Texas Thanks Dedicated Operation Lone Star Service Members

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

Tuesday, Nov 21

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Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In November 2023

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Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In November 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In November 2023

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Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In August 2023

Governor Abbott Announces Mineral Wells Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Mineral Wells, Visit Mineral Wells, and Downtown Mineral Wells will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Wednesday, November 29.

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Governor Abbott Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell At Governor’s Mansion

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Governor Greg Abbott today rang the Nasdaq closing bell to celebrate Texas’ economic achievements and milestones during a virtual bell ringing ceremony with Nasdaq, Inc. at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.

Monday, Nov 20

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Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Across Texas

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Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state emergency response resources ahead of anticipated severe weather moving across Texas this week.

Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In October 2023

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Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In October 2023

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Governor Abbott, President Trump Serve Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Service Members In Edinburg

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Governor Greg Abbott and the 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump today thanked and served meals to over 240 Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, and other service members…

Friday, Nov 17

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Governor Abbott Honors Bravery Of New DPS Troopers In Austin

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Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated new graduates joining the most elite law enforcement agency in the nation at the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Recruit Class B-2023 Graduation Ceremony in Austin.

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Operation Lone Star Cracks Down On Illegal Border Crossings

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

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Texas Again Leads Nation In Annual Jobs Growth

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Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the state’s jobs economy following the release of October employment data showing Texas continues to lead the nation in annual jobs growth, adding more jobs over the last 12 months than…

Thursday, Nov 16

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Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting Of Dallas Police Officer

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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a Dallas Police Officer was shot while serving in the line of duty early this morning:Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a Dallas Police Officer was shot while serving in…

Wednesday, Nov 15

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First Lady Abbott Celebrates Launch Of The Heart Gallery Of El Paso

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First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night delivered remarks at the launch event for the Heart Gallery of El Paso, a celebration hosted by the Paso del Norte Community Foundation.

Tuesday, Nov 14

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Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Correctional Officer Jovian Motley

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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the death of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Officer Jovian Motley at Wainwright Unit in Houston County in the line of duty yesterday.

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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Celina

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

Monday, Nov 13

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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For New Braunfels

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

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Governor Abbott Announces $15,000 Reward For Information On Pearland Shooting

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $15,000 reward, in conjunction with Brazoria County Crime Stoppers, for information leading to the arrest and capture of Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) top 10 fugitives involved in a shooting…

Saturday, Nov 11

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Governor Abbott Statement On Austin Police Shooting

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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after two Austin Police Officers were shot in the line of duty early this morning.

Friday, Nov 10

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Governor Abbott Signs COVID Vaccine Freedom Bill At Governor’s Mansion

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Governor Greg Abbott today signed a law banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers passed during Special Session #3 of the 88th Legislature at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.

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Operation Lone Star Secures Fronton Island From Mexican Cartels

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

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First Lady Abbott Celebrates Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame 2023 Honorees In Austin

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First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night delivered the keynote address celebrating the contributions and leadership of Texas women in the fields of athletics, public and community service, civic leadership, business, science, and education at…