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Governor Abbott Adds 19 Items To Special Session Call

AUSTIN – Following passage of legislation in the Texas Senate to extend the expiration dates for the Texas Medical Board, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, the Texas State Board...

Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For Property Tax Reform Legislation

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for meaningful property tax reform is generating growing support across Texas. Property tax reform is part of the Governor’s 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. “Texas now ranks...

Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For Prohibiting Taxpayer Funding Of Abortion Providers

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call to prohibit local and state government from using taxpayer dollars to fund abortion providers is generating growing support across Texas. Prohibiting taxpayer funding of abortion providers and their...

Voter Fraud Is Real, And We Must Stamp It Out

This Op-Ed originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News on July 19, 2017 Voter fraud is real, and it undermines the integrity of the election process in Texas. The right to vote is sacred in this country. Ensuring the integrity of the ballot box is one of the most...

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Texas Public Elementary School Reading Initiative

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath today announced a comprehensive reading initiative – Texas Readers – to strengthen the reading skills of students across the state. “While Texas has some of the best public schools in the...

Texas On The Road To Prosperity

This Op-Ed originally appeared in the Times Record News on July 17, 2017 When I launched my first campaign for governor of Texas four years ago, I laid out a vision for building a better future for our state. I promised to protect our freedoms and elevate Texas to new...