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A ceremonial bill signing ceremony.

Abbott signs laws to expand Texas’ career training programs

FORNEY — Governor Greg Abbott recently ceremonially signed House Bill 20 and House Bill 120 into law to expand career and technical education opportunities for students across Texas. “Career training is a game-changer for our students, for our state, and for our employers,” said Governor Abbott. “A four-year college degree is

Texas Workforce Commission offers no-cost adult education and family literacy services

Texas Workforce Commission offers no-cost adult education and family literacy services

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission recently celebrated Adult Education and Family Literacy Week to highlight the importance of adult education and family literacy programs for people and communities in Texas. “Our adult education and literacy programs provide accessible and supportive pathways for adult learners to gain the skills they need

Ozone Action Days: Monday-Saturday, Sept. 15-20

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday, Sept. 15, through Saturday, Sept. 20. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of

A legislation-signing ceremony.

Abbott signs rural health sustainability legislation

AUSTIN — Governor Abbott delivered remarks Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH) fall conference in Austin and ceremonially signed House Bill 18 and House Bill 3000 into law to improve healthcare in rural Texas. “The hardworking people in rural Texas provide the food, fuel,

Governor‘s executive order on hemp product sales to minors

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order, directing the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to protect Texas children from hemp-derived products, while respecting federal law and protecting the liberties of responsible

New foods announced for 2025 State Fair of Texas

New foods announced for 2025 State Fair of Texas

DALLAS – September 10, 2025 – The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2025 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to taste all of the finalists of the Big Tex Choice Awards and decide if they agree with the judges’ selections for “Best

Governor, first lady announce inaugural Texas Women’s Leadership Conference

Governor, first lady announce inaugural Texas Women’s Leadership Conference

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott have announced the inaugural Texas Women’s Leadership Conference (TWLC) to promote the insights, skills, and professional networks that empower professional women to thrive in Texas. Hosted by the Governor’s Commission for Women and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, the 2026