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Abbott signs 300-plus bills passed during 89th Regular Legislative Session

Abbott signs 300-plus bills passed during 89th Regular Legislative Session

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has signed into law over 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that ensure Texas remains the greatest state in the nation. “Texas is the blueprint for America’s future,” said Governor Abbott. “In my State of the State Address, I declared that our task

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Laws signed to reduce barriers for small businesses

FORT WORTH — Governor Greg Abbott recently delivered remarks and signed House Bill 346, House Bill 2464, House Bill 5195, House Concurrent Resolution 142, and Senate Bill 2206 into law to enhance Texas’ business-friendly environment at the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership luncheon. Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, these

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Abbott signs property tax relief laws

DENTON — Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 9, Senate Bill 4, and Senate Bill 23 into law to provide lasting property tax relief for Texans at a bill signing ceremony at Robson Ranch Clubhouse. “When I became Governor, the homestead exemption was $15,000,” said Governor Abbott. “With Senate

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Generational investment in Texas’ water future signed into law

LUBBOCK—For the second consecutive legislative session, Texas lawmakers have prioritized water security by passing a legislative package that offers a generational, sustained investment in the state’s water infrastructure. Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 7 into law, laying the foundation for the largest water infrastructure investment in

Photo of a ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting held for Railport Brewing Co.

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the seventh anniversary of Railport Brewing Co., a family-owned craft brewery, located at 405 W. Madison St. in Waxahachie.

Photo of a ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting held for Moonshot Financial

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Moonshot Financial, financial planning and consulting services, located at 130 Chieftain Drive, Suite 101, in Waxahachie.

A woman in an arts and crafts booth at a farmers market.

A Place to Plant Plus: offering handcrafted wooden containers – and more

Looking for some unique containers for your plants? Look no further than A Place to Plant Plus at the Waxahachie Farmers Market. “We hand-make wooden planters,” owner Nikki Martin Kellet said. “We do make other things, but this is our main product.” Kellet’s booth features shelves of unique containers,