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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 26 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott's veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special Session to begin

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today signed into law over 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that ensure Texas remains the greatest state in the nation, bringing the total to date to over 600 bills signed into law. “Texas is where the American dream lives,” Governor Abbott. “Today, I

Did you know that lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and support brain health? This Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service shares practical tips to keep your brain healthy and active. “Eating a balanced diet,

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott is touting Texas’ economic momentum as the state again surpassed all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on May employment data. With a gain of 213,300 nonfarm jobs over the last 12

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS) will expand their corporate headquarters from California to Dallas County, Texas, and establish a new global product distribution center. JPMS is one of the world’s leading professional hair care brands, distributing its products under familiar brands like

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