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Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Bolster Texas Small Businesses
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Joint Resolution 1, House Bill 9, House Bill 346, House Bill 2464, and House Bill 5195 into law to support Texas’ small businesses while virtually attending the Houston Regional Business Coalition luncheon. Passed during the 89th Regular
Texas Conducts Week-Long Operation To Disrupt Terrorist Cartel Activity
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people
Oak wilt cost-share program available to help minimize the spread of oak wilt in Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is offering cost shares for Texas landowners to suppress the spread of oak wilt through the Texas Oak Wilt Suppression Program. Eligible oak wilt suppression practices through this program include trenching
Governor Abbott Signs Record Public Education Funding, Teacher Pay Raise Into Law
SALADO — On Wednesday, June 4th Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law to provide a record $8.5 billion in new funding for public education and a historic $4 billion for teacher and staff pay raises during a bill
Texas Is One Step Closer To Border Security Reimbursement
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people
Governor Abbott Honors DPS Troopers At DPS Fallen Officers Memorial In Austin
AUSTIN – On May 20,2025 Governor Greg Abbott honored the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers and Texas Rangers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the line of duty during DPS’ annual Peace Officers
Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Known Fugitive Trevor McEuen
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Trevor McEuen, who failed to appear for his
Texas Rangers Seek New Tips in 2013 East Texas Cold Case
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information on the 2013 murder of 51-year-old Lillian Desiree Descoteau in Harrison Co. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for her
Governor Abbott Signs Landmark School Choice Legislation Into Law
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott officially signed Senate Bill 2, the landmark school choice program that is the largest day-one launch in the country, into law at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin on May 3, 2025. Hundreds of
Texas Arrests Wanted Human Smuggler, Seizes $400,000 Worth Of Cocaine
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people
Salvadoran Child Sex Predator Named Featured Fugitive
AUSTIN – A criminal illegal immigrant wanted for sexually abusing a child is this month’s Featured Fugitive. Kevin Galileo Morales Saravia has been added to the 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List and the reward for
Governor Abbott Signs Texas DOGE Into Law At Texas Capitol
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14, also known as Texas DOGE, into law at the Texas Capitol in Austin last week. Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, this law will empower the Texas government