Office of the Governor Greg Abbott
Recent News About Office of the Governor Greg Abbott
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Abbott: 'John Scott has the background and experience needed to step in as a short-term interim attorney general'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed John Scott to be interim attorney general, expressing confidence in Scott based on his experience and familiarity with the duties of this office.
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Property tax relief would be 'welcome news for many Texans'
There has yet to be an agreement between Texas House and Senate leaders as to what state property tax relief will look like, spurring Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's recent call for a special session of the 88th Legislature convening immediately following the end of the Legislature's regular session.
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Gov. Abbott calls for expanded school choice law, threatens veto on limited proposals
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a call for comprehensive school choice legislation as the Texas Legislature nears the end of its session, cautioning that he will veto proposals with a limited scope.
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Abbott on North Texas mall shooting: 'Our hearts are with the people of Allen'
Gov. Greg Abbott said on Saturday that the fatal mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets was “an unspeakable tragedy,” per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
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Bipartisan opposition to corporate welfare plan for being 'light on details,' suggests state finds tax breaks for all residents
As part of an effort to lure new business development within the state boundaries, Texas lawmakers are trying to devise a replacement for the expired Chapter 313 plan, and one potential answer has been put forth in House Bill 5 (HB 5). HB 5, though, lacks specifics, making it hard to evaluate.
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Texas legislative battle for property tax cuts ramps up
As the 88th Texas legislative session moves forward, lawmakers have presented differing ideas on how to utilize the record-breaking $33 billion surplus.
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Texas First Lady invites 'Texans of all faiths to join us in prayer and action to eradicate human trafficking'
The Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) will launch the third annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking through a virtual Facebook event at 7 p.m. on Monday.
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Energy Alliance policy director: 'Look no further than California to see what problems are ahead' for Texas
For several years, there's been a significant increase in the amount of energy generated from renewable energy sources in Texas as the state looks to surpass California's planned solar generation capacity increases through next year.
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Abbott to voters: 'Do your part to lower property taxes in Texas'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging voters to support a measure that would lower property taxes in the state.
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Abbott on chartering buses for immigrants coming across border: 'Texas will be taking its own unprecedented actions'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently responded to an announcement from the Biden administration that it would be ending Title 42 ejections from the southern border.
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Abbott guarantees 'lights will stay on' this winter, regardless of potential storms
Last February, a major winter storm in Texas devastated the state and left much of the population without electricity and heat after the power grid failed, but Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans should have no fear this winter, as he made a guarantee to his constituents that they are in good hands.
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Abbott calls for 'hypocritical' Texas Democrat legislators to get back to work after they 'abandoned their responsibilities'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is speaking out against state Democratic legislators who he claims fled the state for Washington, D.C., in order to avoid voting on new election laws and other bills.
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Hand in hand: Price lauds Texas laws to expand telehealth, extend broadband services as 'better use of the technology'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed legislation both expanding telehealth and remote patient monitoring and extending broadband services into law.