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Governor Abbott Kicks Off Business Development Mission In India

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today kicked off his business development mission in India by meeting with executives from Reliance Industries Limited. The Governor met with Executive Director Hital Meswani and emphasized Texas’ advantageous business environment....

Governor Announces Services For Victims Of The Sutherland Springs Shooting

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of more than $2.3 million in grant funding to support the long-term recovery efforts of survivors of the Sutherland Springs shootings. This funding will be given to six agencies to provide a coordinated...

Governor Abbott Submits Opportunity Zone Designations To The U.S. Treasury Department

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has submitted the state’s Opportunity Zone designations to the U.S. Treasury Department to encourage long-term investment in eligible Texas communities. The Opportunity Zone program was created by the 2017 federal Tax Cuts and...

Governor Abbott Names Dunn As Chair Of The Texas Workforce Investment Council

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has named Mark Dunn chair of the Texas Workforce Investment Council. The council assists the Governor and the Legislature with strategic planning for and evaluation of the Texas workforce system to promote the development of a well-educated,...

Governor Abbott To Lead Business Development Mission To India

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott will lead a business mission to India from March 22nd – 30th. Over the course of the week, the Governor will visit the cities of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Agra and New Delhi. During the trip, Governor Abbott will meet with CEOs, company...

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Joins Volunteers For Hurricane Harvey Rebuild Effort In Houston

AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited a home in Southeast Houston where she joined volunteers from the Rebuild Texas Fund, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, 4B Disaster Response Network and Eight Days of Hope in helping to rebuild a home damaged by...