Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for school finance reform is generating growing support across Texas. School finance reform is part of the Governor’s 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. “The current school finance system is complex, inefficient, and not family-centered. We hope that the legislature establishes a commission to study […]
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for increasing teacher pay and allowing for greater flexibility in recruitment and retention practices is generating growing support across Texas. Teacher pay, recruitment, and retention is part of the Governor’s 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. “Teachers have a profound impact on a student’s life. […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call to reform and restrict the municipal annexation process is generating growing support across Texas. Reforming the municipal annexation process is part of the Governor’s 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. “As the strongest voice for real estate consumers, the Texas Association of REALTORS® […]
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for legislation that prohibits both state and local governments from deducting union dues from public employees’ paychecks is generating growing support across Texas. Prohibiting the use of taxpayer dollars to fund the collection of union dues is part of the Governor’s 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative […]
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call to improve abortion-complication reporting is generating growing support across Texas. Improving abortion-complication reporting is part of the Governor’s 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. “We are especially excited to work with Governor Abbott to reform the reporting of abortion complications, ensuring that Texas continues to […]
This Op-Ed originally appeared in the San Antonio Express-News on July 21, 2017 Forced annexation by cities — without a vote by the impacted property owners — is piracy by government, a tyranny of taxation without representation that would have made old King George proud. Texas is still the envy of the nation. With our […]
This Op-ED originally appeared in The McAllen Monitor on July 19, 2017 Because we cannot hear their cries, it is perhaps our most sacred calling to protect the most vulnerable among us — the unborn. And I celebrate all that we have accomplished together to promote a culture of life in Texas. There’s now an […]
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for school choice for special needs students is generating growing support across Texas. Allowing school choice for special needs students is part of the Governor’s 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. “The Texas Business Leadership Council applauds Governor Abbott’s commitment to improving educational outcomes in Texas. […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for pro-life insurance reform is generating growing support across Texas. Pro-life insurance reform is part of the Governor’s 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. “NO, I mean no, Texan who has a health insurance plan should be required to fund abortions services, period. Those […]
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call to speed up the permitting process for local governments is generating growing support across Texas. Expediting the permitting process is part of the Governor’s 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. “Some cities have gotten out of control with serious barriers to reasonable economic development. The […]
Business Facilities Magazine today ranked Texas as the top state in the nation for the Best Business Climate in the magazine’s 13th Annual Rankings Report. Out of all 50 states, Texas achieved the best overall performance in the 2017 State Rankings Report. “Economic liberty is why Texas leads in job creation and in corporate expansion and relocations,” said […]
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 of Examiners of Professional Counselors, and the Texas State Board of Social […]
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