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Governor updates Texas’ prohibited technologies list

Jan. 26. Gov. Greg Abbott updated the state’s list of prohibited technologies for state employees and devices. The update, done in consultation with Texas Cyber Command (TXCC) Chief, Vice Admiral TJ White (USN, Ret.

Governor updates Texas' prohibited technologies list

Jan. 26. Gov. Greg Abbott updated the state’s list of prohibited technologies for state employees and devices. The update, done in consultation with Texas Cyber Command (TXCC) Chief, Vice Admiral TJ White (USN, Ret.

Abbott signs laws to expand Texas’ career training programs

Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott 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 Abbott.

STATE BRIEFS: Suncoast Resources, BP, BWTX, TMEIC, Delfin, TAB, Mubadala, nuclear reactors

Suncoast Resources ceasing Jasper operationsSuncoast Resources, a Houston based oil and fuel distributor is ceasing operations in Jasper, reported KJAS.com.The company’s offices and bulk plant on State Highway 63, near the intersection FM 777, will ceased on April 21.

State plan would cut red tape for small businesses

Gov. Greg Abbott’s Small Business Freedom Council comprehensive report, with their recommendations to cut unnecessary government bureaucracy that create barriers to small business success in Texas, was released in March.“Small businesses are the very backbone of the Texas economy,” said Abbott.

Governor launches Small Business Freedom Council

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Governor releases 5-year economic development strategic plan

March 4, Gov. Greg Abbott today released a five-year statewide economic development strategic plan that establishes a blueprint for continued economic expansion and job creation across Texas.