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Monday, Sep 16

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Governor Abbott Appoints Miller To Texas Water Development Board

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tonya Miller to the Texas Water Development Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

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Governor Abbott Designates Tren De Aragua As Terrorist Organization

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas is launching a comprehensive, statewide operation that will aggressively target the dangerous Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) to disrupt their criminal operations and deny their foothold…

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Governor Abbott Appoints Eck To Firefighters’ Star Of Texas Award Advisory Committee

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Stephen “Steve” Eck to the Firefighters’ Star of Texas Award Advisory Committee for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

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Governor Abbott Designates Tren de Aragua As A Foreign Terrorist Organization

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Governor Abbott Designates Tren de Aragua As A Foreign Terrorist Organization

Saturday, Sep 14

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Governor Abbott Celebrates St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School Groundbreaking In Boerne

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Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the groundbreaking of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Boerne and applauded the school’s commitment to provide Texas families with the opportunity to choose the best education pathway for their…

Friday, Sep 13

22

Texas Continues To Secure Fronton Island From Dangerous Cartels

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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 Appoints Franklin, Cortez To Task Force On Infectious Disease Preparedness And Response

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jack Franklin, Jr., M.D. and Andrew Cortez to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Medical Board District Four Review Committee

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Glena Yates to the Texas Medical Board District Four Review Committee for a term set to expire on January 15, 2028.

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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Hidalgo

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

Thursday, Sep 12

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Governor Abbott Appoints Coppersmith, Bellah To Department Of Information Resources

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Walter “Frank” Coppersmith, III and Catherine Bellah to the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025 and February 1, 2029, respectively.

Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.6 Million In Grants To Gulf Coast Veteran Service Organizations

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced 34 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.6 million were awarded to 31 organizations in the Gulf Coast as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas…

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Governor Abbott Urges Vigilance Against Antisemitism At Texas Colleges, Universities

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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a letter to Texas higher education institutions to continue the fight against antisemitism in Texas and ensure a safe learning environment for Jewish students and Texans by reminding all colleges and…

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In El Paso For Hispanic Heritage Month

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he will keynote the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the notable contributions Hispanic Texans have made to the state of Texas and the nation on…

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Governor Abbott Appoints Coates, Trippon To Texas State Board Of Public Accountancy

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Grant Coates and James “Jim” Trippon to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Pruitt To 494th Judicial District Court

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathryn Lanigan Pruitt to the 494th Judicial District Court in Collin 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 Hosts South Korea Ambassador Cho At Texas Capitol

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Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Hyundong Cho and the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg to discuss the importance of continuing to bolster the strong…

Wednesday, Sep 11

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Governor Abbott Commemorates First Responders At 2024 Star Of Texas Awards

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Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated peace officers, firefighters, and first responders who demonstrated heroism and sacrifice in service to their communities and the entire state of Texas at the 2024 Star of Texas Awards in Austin.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Four To School Land Board

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Eyler and reappointed Marcella Burke, Gilbert “Gil” Burciaga, and James “Brad” Curlee to the School Land Board for terms set to expire on August 29, 2025.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Baker To Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kendall Baker, D.D. to the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on August 29, 2027.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Arismendez To Texas Early Learning Council

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shruthi Arismendez, Ph.D. to the Texas Early Learning Council for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

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Governor Abbott Provides Update In Austin, Beaumont On State Response Ahead Of Tropical Storm Francine

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Governor Greg Abbott today provided updates on Texas’ preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Francine following two briefings with state and local officials at the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin and at the Beaumont Emergency…

Tuesday, Sep 10

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.5 Million In Grants To Alamo, Hill Country Veteran Service Organizations

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced 25 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.5 million were awarded to 22 organizations in the Alamo and Hill Country areas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants…

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Governor Abbott Appoints Gainey To Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Summer Gainey, Ph.D. to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council for a term to set expire on August 31, 2025.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Varma To Texas Medical Board District Three Review Committee

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Surendra Varma, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) District Three Review Committee for a term set to expire on January 15, 2026.

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Governor Abbott Appoints King, Brewer To Onestar National Service Commission

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed William “Bill” King and reappointed Michelle Brewer to the OneStar National Service Commission for terms set to expire on March 15, 2027 and March 15, 2026, respectively.

Monday, Sep 9

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Governor Abbott Sends Letter To President Biden, Vice President Harris On Fight To Secure Fronton Island

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Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemning their continued attempts to undercut Texas’ efforts to secure the border to keep our state and our nation safe.

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Governor Abbott Names Gravell, Miskel To Indigent Defense Commission Governing Board

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Governor Greg Abbott has named William “Bill” Gravell, Jr. and Emily Miskel to the Indigent Defense Commission Governing Board as ex-officio members.

Sunday, Sep 8

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Governor Abbott Activates Additional Resources Ahead Of Tropical Activity In The Gulf Of Mexico

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Governor Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of potential impacts from tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico.

Friday, Sep 6

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $300,000 In Career Training Grants To Western Texas College

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant totaling more than $331,400 has been awarded to Western Texas College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

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Operation Lone Star Arrest Drug, Human Smugglers In Texas

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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…