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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

Public comment period opens for various 2025 K-12 instructional materials

AUSTIN, Texas – The State Board of Education (SBOE) is accepting public comment for the second cycle of materials submitted through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process. This cycle reflects the SBOE’s ongoing commitment to providing Texas educators and students with high-quality instructional resources. The IMRA process was

Texas Legislature passes nuclear power legislation

Texas Legislature passes nuclear power legislation

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the Texas Legislature for passing House Bill 14, which will revolutionize Texas’ growing nuclear industry and will lead a nuclear power renaissance in the United States. “Texas is the energy capital of the world, and this legislation will position Texas at the forefront of

Breaking the myths about Alzheimer’s and dementia

Ellis County, TX — Misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and dementia can prevent individuals from seeking help and support. This Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is addressing common myths to promote understanding and awareness. “One of the biggest myths is that memory loss

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Abbott signs Texas Cyber Command into law

SAN ANTONIO – Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 150 into law to create the Texas Cyber Command, the largest state-based cybersecurity department in America, during a bill signing ceremony at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, the Texas Cyber Command