Governor Abbott Announces New Proposals to Lower Housing Costs for Texans

ROUND ROCK – Governor Abbott today announced the next phase of his Keep Texas Affordable agenda, aimed at lowering the cost of housing and allowing homeowners to build additional structures on their own property to meet household needs. “One thing that is driving up...

Governor Abbott Proposes $25 Cap on Life-Saving Medications for Texans

MISSION – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next phase of his Keep Texas Affordable agenda. After meeting with Mission-area families about the difficult choice of expensive life-saving drugs and everyday essentials, the Governor proposed a $25 cap on inhalers...

Governor Abbott Announces New Affordability Initiative to Lower Healthcare Costs

FORT WORTH – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next phase of his Keep Texas Affordable agenda. After meeting with families and job creators in Fort Worth, the Governor unveiled a new affordability initiative to lower health insurance premiums and expand access...

From U.S. Air Force to Journeyman Pipefitter: How a Houston Native and Mother of Four Switched Careers to Help Build a Bigger, Brighter Texas

  In Texas, opportunity abounds. For Houston native Violeta Nuñez, such an opportunity presented itself after leaving the U.S. Air Force — when she took a leap of faith and used the GI Bill to go to welding school. Nuñez joined the Air Force in 2001. After...

Governor Abbott Deepens His Commitment to a More Affordable Texas With New Proposals

Texas didn’t become the powerhouse it is today by dawdling about; real, commonsense solutions that prioritize Texans’ quality of life have given the Lone Star State its competitive edge. Governor Greg Abbott’s work never stops to ensure that Texas remains the greatest...