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South Texas Schools
Austin, TX — Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded
DEAAG Awards
Austin, TX — Yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Corpus Christi has been awarded … million.
Senator Hinojosa expressed appreciation to Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and the Texas Military Preparedness Commission
Texas Legislature followed suit, with Governor Abbott signing SB 45 into
incredibly happy to see that Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Pat Gordon to the Texas Transportation Commission
January 28, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 12428 Austin, Texas 78711 Dear Governor … Abbott,
I write today to share my deep concerns regarding the ongoing operations conducted by the United
States
education attainment for our school children. Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, and Speaker Burrows all supported both
available on DETCOG’s website.
4. Governor Abbott issues executive order regarding THC
This month, Governor Abbott issued
called to address issues vetoed by Governor Greg Abbott at the end of the Regular Session in June … Texas House of Representatives, prompting Governor Abbott to call a Second Special Session. This second session began
Speaker Dustin Burrows, and now heads to Governor Abbott’s desk. The bill eliminates the STAAR test
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SECRETARY KENNEDY, GOVERNOR ABBOTT JOIN SENATOR KOLKHORST TO SIGN SB 25
(AUSTIN … Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., joined Governor Greg Abbott to sign Senate Bill 25, landmark health and nutrition legislation
Texas House speeding SB 3 to Gov. Greg Abbott for Signing
AUSTIN, TX — Senate Bill … Texas’ river watersheds per the direction of Gov. Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick and Speaker Burrows, to be installed
Session of the 89th Legislature by Governor Greg Abbott. The bill, which passed the Senate with
Second Called 89th Special Session by Governor Greg Abbott, The Texas Senate has passed Senator Paul Bettencourt
Called Special Session, convened by Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) passed three priority bills, designated
Their decision follows public statements by Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signaling they will adjourn … Session with the same legislative agenda.
As Gov. Abbott stated, he “...will continue to call special session after
During Redistricting Debate
Austin, TX — Yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued statements indicating that … ending the First Called Special Session. Governor Abbott also announced that he would immediately call the Legislature back
Bill 10, recently signed into law by Governor Abbott during the 89th Texas
Legislature.
SB 10 requires public
89th First Called Special Session by Governor Greg Abbott. The bill lowers the voter-approval tax rate (VATR
89th Special Session called by Governor Greg Abbott, identical to House Public Education Chair Representative Brad Buckley , House
Justice sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton informing them that three districts … maps were drawn “race blind.” However, when Governor Abbott called for a special legislative session starting July
honor of joining Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Transportation Commission Chairman Tryon Lewis, and other public officials … Houghton, and Tryon Lewis; Senator John Cornyn; Governor Abbott; and many others.
Together, we have forged a legacy
restoration. While
generally supportive of the concept, Governor Abbott listed concerns in his veto statement that the
language … bill author, Rep.
Richard Hayes, and Governor Abbott to develop more tailored language.
For further comment
National Standard
(AUSTIN, TX) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Sunday, June 22, signed into law Senate Bill … start.”
Prior to signing the groundbreaking legislation, Governor Abbott had a productive meeting with Senator Kolkhorst, White House
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Governor Greg Abbott is expected to appoint Senator Hancock as Acting Comptroller following
June 16, 2025
Contact: Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
Gov. Abbott Signed SB 4, SB 23, & HB 9 into … k/yr!
DENTON, TX - Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), Senate Bill