Greg Abbott

Greg Abbott

Greg Abbott

Greg Abbott
The Rio Grande Valley is booming. To keep that growth moving, Texas is investing $26 million to expand Weslaco Mid-Valley Airport. This expansion will drive more jobs, commerce, & opportunity to one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas.

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Texans hit hardest by the July 4th flood have endured extraordinary challenges. Today in Leander, we hand-delivered checks to provide direct relief that gives these Texans hope. Working together, we will help them face the challenge of rebuilding. Special thanks to Vaqueros Del Mar and George Straight.

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Today, we honor 28 remarkable Texans with the Star of Texas Award. These brave men & women – some injured in the line of duty, others who made the ultimate sacrifice – are the very best of our state

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Visited the Waco Chamber of Commerce to talk about how Texas leads the way in business & job growth.
Texas is — and will remain — the best state for business.
Together, we’re keeping Texas the economic engine of America.

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Today, I signed a law to formally transfer the University of Houston-Victoria to the Texas A&M System.
Victoria plays a pivotal economic role for Texas. It’s essential that Texas ensures they have the university system to provide an educated and skilled workforce.

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Rang the closing bell in Arlington today to celebrate the New York Stock Exchange’s new Texas home. Texas is now the financial capital of America, employing more financial services workers than the state of New York – over 384,000. The Texas economy doesn’t follow. It leads

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Signed two laws today that protect the lives of mothers AND their unborn children:
Clarifies that doctors can and should provide live-saving care to mothers facing pregnancy complications
Bans taxpayer-funded abortions
Texas remains a pro-life and pro-family state.

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@brookelrollins and I announced today that @USDA is investing over $750 million to eradicate the New World screwworm. Texas’ food and agriculture sector is at risk because of the screwworm. Working with the Trump administration, we will protect our nation’s food supply and economy.

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Parents Matter.
School choice empowers Texas parents to choose the BEST education options for their kids.
However long it takes, I will not stop until we get school choice across the finish line in Texas.

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Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is known as one of the most treacherous gangs.
We will not allow them to use our state as a base for their criminal operations.
Our top goal is to protect Texans and keep our communities safe from these thugs.
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Proud to announce Western Texas College has been awarded over $300,000 in career training grants.
Thanks to Texas’ continued investments in our highly skilled workforce, our state remains the Best State for Business.

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Texas has proven that razor wire barriers work.
Illegal crossings into Texas have decreased by 85%, while it’s increased in states like CA and AZ.
Texas won’t back down from our historic mission to secure our border.

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Great to join the Portland Chamber of Commerce last night to discuss the Texas economic miracle.
Texas is the headquarters of headquarters—52 Fortune 500 companies call Texas home—and for good reason.
Texas gives businesses the freedom to thrive.

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Big news in Taipei.
Just announced our new State of Texas Taiwan Office.
This office will bolster the economic and cultural cooperation between Texas and Taiwan by promoting more trade, investment, and collaboration.

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Honored to meet with President Lai Ching-te in Taipei this morning.
Productive meeting discussing ways to support both of our booming economies and growing Taiwan businesses’ footprint in Texas.
The connection between Texas and Taiwan is important for the future of the world.

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Announcing the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Pampa on June 13th!

Texas remains a top state for small business growth. To learn more about how to grow your own business, register here: http://gov.texas.gov/events

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Texas is a leading state for small business job growth.
By keeping taxes low and promoting business-friendly policies, small business owners know their companies will thrive in our world-class economy.
Small business is BIG business in Texas.

Texas National Guard engineers in El Paso install anti-climb barriers along the border. Operation Lone Star personnel continue to reinforce razor wire barriers to deny and repel illegal entry. Texas is holding the line.