Governor Abbott launches Texas Jobs Council, appoints Staples to role

The Council will deliver a final report in November 2026 outlining recommended executive actions and legislative proposals to ...
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Abbott Unleashes Jobs Council To Tackle Texas Trades Crisis

According to a press release from the Office of the Governor, Abbott tapped Brent Taylor of the Teamsters and Megan Mauro of ...

Gov. Abbott Launches Texas Jobs Council To Train Thousands As Electricians, Welders, Plumbers & Truckers

Gov. Greg Abbott launches Texas Jobs Council to train workers for high-demand jobs like electricians, welders, plumbers, and ...

Governor Abbott's office invokes disaster authority to fast-track Corpus Christi water permits

Governor Abbott’s office is suspending key water permit rules for Corpus Christi as reservoirs fall and curtailment ...

Texas homeowners could see big tax changes under Abbott’s new proposal

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled a new property tax relief plan that could change how much homeowners pay across the state.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor issue statements about flooding in Texas Hill Country

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick have issued statements regarding the flooding in the Hill Country of Texas, urging Texans to heed local officials' guidance and ...
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Gov. Abbott targets 'out-of-control' property taxes with new five-point tax relief plan

HOUSTON - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott laid out a five-point plan to overhaul the state’s property tax system Tuesday during a Taxpayer Empowerment event in Houston, arguing that previous tax relief efforts ...