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Governor Abbott Press Office

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Governor Abbott Press Office

@GovAbbottPress

Official account for the press office of Governor @GregAbbott_TX. Building a stronger Texas.

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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 10
Governor Abbott directed the PUC and ERCOT to protect Texans from footing the bill for data centers. His plan requires data centers to cover their own infrastructure costs, lowers transmission costs for residents, and safeguards Texas communities and natural resources.
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 25
Governor Abbott announced a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant of $3,074,255 to Quantum Global Technologies for a new services facility in Austin. The project will create 287 new jobs and represents more than $43 million in capital investment.
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Jun 25
Gov. Abbott today announced a $2.3 million Texas Energy Fund grant to strengthen electric reliability in the Texas Panhandle. This investment will upgrade technology, improve wildfire prevention, reduce outage times, and help ensure Texans have safe, dependable power.
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Jun 24
Four years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court restored the right of states to protect innocent, unborn children. Texas remains a proud pro-life state. We will continue to defend the sanctity of life, support mothers & families, & ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 24
Texas spent more than $10 billion to secure the border because Joe Biden refused to do his job. Today, Gov. Abbott submitted Texas’ application to DHS to reimburse those costs. Texas stepped up to protect our state and our nation. Now the federal government must pay Texas back.
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Texas DPS
@TxDPS
Jun 24
Today, we will honor the life and legacy of Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper Sergio Romero in Childress. Though his time with us was far too short, Trooper Romero’s dedication to serving others and protecting his fellow Texans will never be forgotten. Please
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 24
Governor Abbott today announced more than $22 million in Texas Energy Fund grants to strengthen electric reliability in the Texas Panhandle. The projects will increase substation capacity, improve power restoration capabilities, and upgrade transmission infrastructure.
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Texas Animal Health Commission
@TAHC
Jun 23
Become a New World Screwworm Certified Inspector. Texas Animal Health Commission and Texas A&M AgriLife have worked together to develop the NWS Certified Inspector Program. Learn about eligibility and apply for the course: tahc.texas.gov/vets/authorize…
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 24
Governor Abbott announced the eighth Texas Energy Fund loan for 860 MW of new, reliable power in Ward County. The project will more than triple the Permian Basin Power Plant’s current capacity and provide enough electricity to power approximately 215,000 Texas homes.
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 24
Storm impacts continue across Northeast Texas. State emergency response resources activated by Gov. Abbott supported local officials with water rescues this morning, including Texas A&M Task Force 1 assisting in Lamar County.
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 23
Today we celebrate the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the volunteers who help keep our waterways safe. Thank you for your service, dedication, and commitment to protecting others.
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 23
Texas leads the nation in aerospace and Governor Abbott is proud that Axiom Space, a leader in commercial human space exploration, has chosen to align its legal domicile with its operational home in the Lone Star State.
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 23
Read more: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
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Greg Abbott
@GregAbbott_TX
Jun 21
Texas is working with the Feds to fast track a new sterile fly facility in Edinburg to combat screwworm. Sterile flies are the proven remedy to eradicate the screwworm. Our current efforts are containing the spread. The new facility will end it.
Gov. Abbott fast tracks sterile fly facility in Edinburg to combat screwworm
From krgv.com
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