Governor Greg Abbott
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This year, Texas celebrated being named the Best State for Business by the nation’s leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine for a record-shattering 19th year in a row.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Pictured left to right: Public Utility Commission of Texas Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty, PUCT Chairman Peter Lake, PUCT Commissioners: Kathleen Jackson and Lori Cobbs, Utility Operations President for Entergy Corp. Rod West, Gov. Greg Abbott, Entergy Texas President and CEO Eliecer Viamontes, Entergy Corp. President and CEO Drew Marsh, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Entergy Pete Norgeot
Governor heralds Entergy’s ‘Texas-sized’ investment in Orange
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Entergy Texas executives, Gov. Greg Abbott, government officials and community leaders gathered to celebrate a new chapter for reliable, affordable and sustainable energy across Southeast Texas.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Abbott appoints Lumberton student to Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lumberton student Benjamin Willis and reappointed Kori Allen, Evelyn Cano, Richard Martinez, Joseph Muñiz, and Emma Faye Rudkin to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities for terms set to expire on February 1, 2024, announced Abbott’s office on March...
Monday, March 28, 2022
Abbott announces new $1.7B USA BioEnergy advanced biorefinery in Bon Wier
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Governor Greg Abbott announced Feb. 15 that USA BioEnergy, through its subsidiary Texas Renewable Funds (TRF), will build a new $1.7 billion advanced biorefinery in Bon Wier in Newton County.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Governor appoints three to Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners
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Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Chris Guy, Shawn M. Sparrow and Milton “Brad” Taylor to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms to expire on August 22, 2023.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Governor appoints seven to Rehabilitation Council of Texas
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed four and reappointed three Texans, including one Sour Lake resident, to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for terms set to expire on Oct. 29, 2024.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott speaks at annual Beaumont Chamber meeting Oct. 12. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor)
Governor speaks at Beaumont Chamber annual meeting, touts Texas business climate
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Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks Oct. 12 at the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. During remarks, Gov.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Governor announces Port Arthur designation as Film Friendly Texas city
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Governor Greg Abbott announced Oct.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Governor announces more than $5.5 million in Texas Talent Connection Grants
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Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $5.5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 18 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state July 6, including $331,035 to Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas.
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Governor proclaims Small Business Week in Texas
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Governor Greg Abbott, May 10, invited all Texans to celebrate the unique role small businesses play in the economic resurgence in communities throughout the state of Texas as he issued a proclamation officially designating May 9-15 as Small Business Week in Texas.
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Monday, May 10, 2021
