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Governor Abbott Suspends Trucking Regulations To Aid In Hurricane Irma Relief

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending laws and regulations related to interstate trucking through the state of Texas. This suspension will allow commercial vehicles to travel more quickly and deliver aid to states directly affected...

Governor Abbott Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony At Charles Schwab’s New Westlake Campus

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Charles Schwab’s new 70-acre campus in Westlake, Texas. The new campus is expected to create 1,200 jobs and is set to open in 2019. In his remarks during the ceremony, Governor...

Governor Abbott Statement On Earthquake In Mexico

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit central Mexico. “The thoughts and prayers of Texans are with the people of Mexico following another devastating earthquake. Mexico has been challenged by...

Governor Abbott Names Bugg Chairman Of Texas Transportation Commission

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission. The Texas Transportation Commission governs the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and is responsible for policymaking regarding the state’s highway...

Governor Abbott Announces Partnership With FirstNet And AT&T To Modernize Public Safety Communications

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas will partner with FirstNet and AT&T to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. The FirstNet network will provide Texas with modernized devices, apps and tools for first...