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Governor Abbott Announces Action To Combat Violent Crime & Gang-Related Activity In San Antonio

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to deploy additional tactical resources to support the San Antonio Police Department Violent Crimes Task Force to combat gang-related activity and the double-digit growth in...

Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 7

AUSTIN – This week we had opportunities to shine a light on some extraordinary Texans who selflessly answered the call to serve their neighbors. Among the five Americans recognized at the “Deep From the Heart: The One America Appeal” concert with a Point of...

Governor Abbott Appoints Bender As District Attorney For 506th Judicial District

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Andria Bender as District Attorney for the 506th Judicial District in Grimes County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Andria Bender of Richards is an...

Governor Abbott Attends Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber Of Commerce Luncheon

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (GDAACC) luncheon for the “Diversity Beyond Boundaries” awards to recognize and celebrate successful companies in the DFW area. During his visit the...

Everyone benefits when Texas businesses hire veterans

The following op-ed originally appeared in the Victoria Advocate on October 26, 2017. As Texans and as Americans, we owe our respect and enduring gratitude to the men and women who have served in our U.S. Armed Forces, and to those who stand ever ready both here and...

Governor Abbott Announces $4.6 Million Supplemental Grant For Texas Child Advocacy Centers

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced today that his Criminal Justice Division has awarded a supplemental grant of $4.6 million to Child Advocacy Centers of Texas. This grant is in addition to a current grant of $56.3 million awarded to the organization in...