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Please continue to be safe and mindful of severe weather and flooding in parts of Texas.

Bosque, Fayette, Liberty, Milam, Palo Pinto, Parker, and San Jacinto Counties to the April 18th disaster declaration following severe weather and flooding in parts of Texas.
gov.texas.gov|By Office of the Governor

The Office of the Governor is seeking nominations for the 2016 Star Of Texas Awards.

2016 Star of Texas Awards honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.
gov.texas.gov|By Office of the Governor

Texas will join the largest-ever United States delegation to participate in Hannover Messe 2016

Texas businesses to form new international relationships & expand their networks, which will open the door to new business opportunities.
gov.texas.gov|By Office of the Governor

Wishing you peace, good health and happiness this Passover and always.

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Honored to accept the Distinguished Leader Award from Susan B. Anthony List

The Distinguished Leader Award is the organization’s highest achievement award for protecting life.
gov.texas.gov|By Office of the Governor

On April 21, 1836, Texas won its independence! San Jacinto Day is the celebration of the Battle of San Jacinto where Sam Houston defeated Santa Ana in an 18 minute battle to secure the independence of Texas from Mexico.

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Texas is proud to be one of the Innovation Champion Award winners, and we will continue to make the state even more friendly to the Consumer Technology Industry.

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Digital Patriots Dinner in Washington, D.C., to accept the Innovation Champion Award on behalf of the State of Texas.
gov.texas.gov|By Office of the Governor

In fall 2016, TWU is offering student scholarships to work towards independence of business ownership in Texas

Together we are making Texas number 1 for women-owned businesses.
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A disaster declaration has been issued for 9 Texas counties. Continue to heed local warnings and use caution when approaching flooded areas: turn around don’t drown. http://bit.ly/20U0y8Q

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I am urging all Texans to exercise caution and heed warnings from local officials as the State of Texas prepares for more severe weather.

As severe weather continues across the State of Texas, Governor Abbott today declared a state of disaster in the following Texas Counties: Austin, Bastrop, Fort Bend, Colorado, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Waller and Wharton.
gov.texas.gov|By Office of the Governor

Oral arguments at SCOTUS on Executive Amnesty lawsuit begin today. Texas leads effort to stop POTUS' lawlessness: http://on.wsj.com/1Vcu6ij

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The Texas Governor’s Commission for Women is now accepting nominations for the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, April 29th at 12:00 P.M.

Nominations are open to any native or current residents of Texas, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions that have benefitted the State of Texas.
gov.texas.gov|By Office of the Governor

Stay clear of rising waters and heed warnings from local officials as Texas prepares for severe weather.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) will be elevated to Level 3 activation at 7:00 A.M. CT, Sunday, April 17th as heavy rain and potential flooding is forecasted to impact parts of Texas.
gov.texas.gov|By Office of the Governor

Be a part of Governor’s Small Business Forums to help with skills training, and community engagement.

Promoting and fostering growth for Texan small businesses.
texaswideopenforbusiness.com

Throwing out the first pitch on ‪#‎OpeningDay‬ for the Round Rock Express. Looking forward to a great season.

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‪#‎GM‬ Financial is making meaningful investments in our Texas communties.

The latest financial center broke ground earlier today in San Antonio, and expects t...o bring in over 490 jobs, with a $20 Million investment capital. ‪#‎TexasWideOpenForBusiness‬ https://texaswideopenforbusiness.com/…/governor-abbott-brea…

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Economic expansion continues in Texas. Proud to break ground at new General Motors financial servicing center in San Antonio, creating 500 jobs and at least $20 million in capital investment.

The groundbreaking ceremony for a new General Motors financial servicing center in San Antonio, TX took place today. The financial servicing center is projected to create more than 490 jobs and at least $20 million in capital investment in the State
gov.texas.gov|By Office of the Governor

Continuing the fight against President Obama’s Executive Amnesty. LIKE if you agree that President Obama should execute laws, not make them. http://bit.ly/1ULrasy

Office of the Governor Greg Abbott's photo.