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Forum Helps Small Businesses, Start-Ups

This Op-Ed originally appeared in the El Paso Times on August 8, 2017. Small businesses are big in Texas. More than nine in 10 businesses in Texas are small businesses, and they employ nearly half of all private-sector employees. Men and women willing to take a risk,...

Governor Abbott Statement On The Death Of Former Texas Governor Mark White

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the death of former Texas Governor Mark White. The Governor also ordered flags statewide be lowered to half-staff in honor of Governor White. “Mark White cared deeply about Texas, and...

Governor Greg Abbott Participates In White House’s 2017 Hurricane Preparedness Briefing For State Leaders

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined President Donald J. Trump, heads of federal agencies and other Governor’s from across the country via video teleconference for the 2017 White House Hurricane Briefing. In addition to the President, other participants on...

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks To The Sheriffs’ Association Of Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the 139th annual Sheriffs’ Association Training Conference and Expo in Grapevine, Texas. In his speech, the Governor outlined legislation passed during the 85th legislative session to further protect and...

Governor Abbott Thanks Lawmakers For Supporting Legislation Expanding Reporting On Abortions

AUSTIN – The following lawmakers have declared their support for HB 215 or SB 73, which address Governor Abbott’s call for improved reporting requirements related to abortions. The Governor thanks these members of the legislature for their commitment to protecting...

Governor Abbott Thanks Lawmakers For Supporting Legislation Expanding Abortion-Complication Reporting Requirements

AUSTIN – The following lawmakers have declared their support for HB 13 or SB 10, which address Governor Abbott’s call for expanding reporting requirements for complications resulting from abortion procedures. The Governor thanks these members of the legislature for...