OOG: Governor Abbott Signs Sweeping Package Of Border Security Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today signed a series of border security legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This package of six bills will expand Texas' unprecedented efforts to hold the line and protect Texans from the...
OOG: Governor Abbott Signs 8 Public Safety Bills Into Law To Protect Texans
Governor Greg Abbott today signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The comprehensive package of eight public safety bills signed by the Governor will help ensure...
OOG: Texas Again Leads Nation With Most Fortune 500 Headquarters
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again leading the nation with the most Fortune 500 headquarters, growing to 55 and ranking ahead of all states on the just-released 2023 Fortune 500 list. "Texas is the headquarters of headquarters," said Governor Abbott....
OOG: Governor Abbott Vows To Cut Property Taxes At TPPF Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the many achievements from the 88th regular legislative session and highlighted his plan to complete unfinished business in subsequent special sessions during a fireside chat at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) in Austin. "In...
OOG: Major Legislative Achievements Boost Texas’ Historic Border Mission
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal...
OOG: Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Passing Substantial Property Tax Cuts
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas House of Representatives passing HB 1/HJR 1 for substantial property tax cuts as part of the special session #1 agenda. “The Texas House is the only chamber that passed a property tax cut bill that is...
OOG: Business Leaders Praise Governor Abbott’s Property Tax Cut Plan
Leading statewide business associations today shared their overwhelming support for Governor Greg Abbott's property tax cut plan announced in the special session #1 agenda that would rein in property taxes for all Texans by driving down property tax rates. Texas Oil...
OOG: Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Heroes At Memorial Day Ceremony In Georgetown
Governor Greg Abbott today honored the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice to our nation during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza. During his keynote address to a packed crowd of...
OOG: Texas Boosts Historic Border Mission With Other States’ Support
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal...
OOG: Governor Abbott Hosts Fellow Governors For Border Security Briefing In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday hosted nine of his fellow Governors for a border security briefing to provide an update on the ongoing crisis and share insights into Texas' unprecedented response to President Joe Biden's open border policies at the Governor's Mansion...