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Published on August 5, 2022 - 00:33 GMT

Governor Abbott Statement On Biden Administration Refusal To Approve Texas’ Post-Partum Medicaid Extension For Mothers

August 4, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s refusal to approve Texas’ application to extend Medicaid health care coverage to six months post-partum: …

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Published on August 4, 2022 - 20:43 GMT

Governor Abbott Congratulates Southwest Texas Junior College On $296,000 Career Training Grant

August 4, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Southwest Texas Junior College on receiving a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for more than $296,000 to support career training. The Jobs and Education …

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Published on August 4, 2022 - 18:48 GMT

Governor Abbott Lauds West Texas’ Economic Ingenuity At West Texas Legislative Summit In San Angelo

August 4, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today lauded Texas' booming economic success and the undeniable contributions of West Texas at the 18th Annual West Texas Legislative Summit in San Angelo. Addressing a large crowd at …

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Published on August 4, 2022 - 16:51 GMT

Governor Abbott Applauds TWC’s $296,000 Career Training Grant Award To Weatherford College

August 4, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today applauded the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarding Weatherford College a grant for more than $296,000 to support career training. The Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant …

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Published on August 3, 2022 - 21:10 GMT

Governor Abbott Champions Texas’ Ongoing Broadband Expansion In Greenville

August 3, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today received the Broadband Champion Award from Connect the Future Texas for leading state efforts to increase broadband access for all Texans during a press conference at Hunt Regional …

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Published on August 2, 2022 - 15:44 GMT

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For August 2022

August 2, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $305.5 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for …

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Published on August 1, 2022 - 19:40 GMT

Governor Abbott Invites Mayors Of NYC, DC To Texas Border

August 1, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, inviting the mayors to visit Texas’ southern border to see the humanitarian crisis firsthand …

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Published on July 29, 2022 - 21:47 GMT

Governor Abbott Commends TWC’s $247,000 Job Training Grant To South Plains College

July 29, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today commended the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) award of more than $247,000 in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant funding to South Plains College in West Texas. TWC …

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Published on July 29, 2022 - 19:55 GMT

Operation Lone Star Combatting Record Numbers Of Illegal Immigrants, Criminal Activity

July 29, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release 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 …

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Published on July 28, 2022 - 23:31 GMT

Governor Abbott Commends Passage Of Critical Semiconductors Legislation

July 28, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement commending the United States Congress for passing the CHIPS Act of 2022 to promote the research, development, and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and …

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Published on July 27, 2022 - 20:47 GMT

Governor Abbott Applauds TWC’s $1.5 Million Job Training Grants To Ranger Community College

July 27, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today commended the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) award of more than $1.5 million in state-funded job training grants to Ranger College. The Erath County community college was …

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Published on July 27, 2022 - 18:48 GMT

Governor Abbott Provides $1.25 Million Grant To Uvalde School District For Trauma-Informed Counseling

July 27, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) is providing $1.25 million to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD). The funds will provide counseling, …

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Published on July 26, 2022 - 18:47 GMT

Governor Abbott Appoints Sellers To The Governing Board Of The Texas School For The Deaf

July 26, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathy Sellers to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) for a term set to expire on January 31, 2027. The board oversees the provision of all School for …

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Published on July 23, 2022 - 19:16 GMT

Governor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Ongoing Wildfire Response Efforts In Glen Rose

July 23, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the State of Texas' ongoing coordinated wildfire response efforts at a press conference following a briefing with state and local officials in Glen Rose. …

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Published on July 22, 2022 - 21:23 GMT

Governor Abbott, Texas Music Office Congratulate City of Frisco Being Named Host For 2023 ACM Awards

July 22, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office today congratulated the City of Frisco on being named the selected location for the 58th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. The 58th ACM Awards will mark a …

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Published on July 22, 2022 - 21:23 GMT

Operation Lone Star Buses Thousands Of Migrants To Nation’s Capital

July 22, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release 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 …

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Published on July 22, 2022 - 21:23 GMT

Governor Abbott Calls On NYC Mayor To Turn Attacks On President Biden’s Border Crisis

July 22, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement in response to the recent accusations by New York City Mayor Eric Adams attacking Texas' border busing mission to help local border communities: “Mayor Adams…

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Published on July 22, 2022 - 16:03 GMT

Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas Leading Nation For Job Growth In June

July 22, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today applauded the Texas Workforce Commission’s release of June employment numbers showing continued economic expansion as Texas led the nation for jobs added in June, as employers added …

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Published on July 21, 2022 - 17:56 GMT

Governor Abbott Urges U.S. Congress To Pass Critical Semiconductors Legislation

July 21, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement urging the United States Congress to pass the CHIPS Act of 2022 to promote the research, development, and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the United …

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Published on July 20, 2022 - 23:02 GMT

Governor Abbott Statement On Samsung Expanding Investment In Texas

July 20, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.'s ("Samsung") decision to potentially increase their historic investment in Texas to include 11 new …

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