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Governor Greg Abbott directed Texas state agencies to investigate any potential child care funding fraud. Taxpayer dollars must be protected. Any misuse of child care funds will not be tolerated in Texas. https://t.co/M01Qn7o1J0
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Today marks the start of the sixth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking. Through the GRACE initiative, @TexasFLCA calls on Texans to pray that traffickers are exposed, justice is served, and the vulnerable are protected. #TXPraysToEndHT
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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas. We urge all Texans to learn the warning signs of human trafficking and stay vigilant. By working together, Texas will keep taking decisive action to stop traffickers and protect the vulnerable. https://t.co/eALvdPMVU9
hopeforjustice.org
Human trafficking is a crime where one person exploits another for commercial sex, labor or services, using force, fraud, or coercion. It is a form of modern-day slavery. Want to know more?
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Governor @GregAbbott_TX and @TexasFLCA mourn the horrific murder of Commissioner Eddy Betancourt. The Governor demands the immediate extradition of Reynaldo Mata-Rios in Texas. https://t.co/eck9pFPCIi
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Happy New Year! May 2026 be full of prosperity and blessings.
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Under Gov. @GregAbbott_TX’s leadership, Texas is on a path toward becoming No. 1 in education. ✅ Passed school choice ✅ Expanded career & technical education ✅ Record public education funding ✅ Historic teacher pay raises More here: https://t.co/PQSXI2mGLt
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NEW: Gov. @GregAbbott_TX announced over $1.4 BILLION for rural Texas. This federal funding will bolster hospitals, expand mental & physical health care, and reduce chronic disease across the state over the next five years. More: https://t.co/ZQCg3AefAC
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Google is investing $800M into Texas. This major investment reinforces why Texas is the economic juggernaut of America. Texas is the national leader for technology and innovation. https://t.co/xmeduLzba1
therealdeal.com
Google is gearing up for a major expansion of its data centers in North Texas, with plans to spend $880 million on a new facility at its existing Midlothian campus. Filings with the Texas Department...
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On this Christmas Eve, Governor @GregAbbott_TX and @FLCA wish Texans a peaceful and joyful holiday. Merry Christmas!
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This year, Texas bolstered its power grid. Thanks to Gov. Abbott's leadership, Texas provided funds to modernize electric facilities statewide & supported over 3,000 MW of new natural gas generation across Texas. Read more: https://t.co/jAx8hu6IDG
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Texas leads the nation in economic growth. In 2025, Texas won the Governor’s Cup & Prosperity Cup, attracted $40B investments from Google & Texas Instruments, & kept its #1 ranking for business climate. Texas proves that free enterprise works. More: https://t.co/zmPJMzV3Oy
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Happy Birthday to the United States Space Force! Texas supports the servicemembers safeguarding America’s national security in space and strengthening our military readiness for the future.
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Governor Abbott announced a $1.98M Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant to Prairie View A&M University to train the next generation of microelectronics leaders. This investment strengthens Texas’ leadership in semiconductor manufacturing & creates more jobs for Texans.
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Texas innovates. A new quantum-enhanced semiconductor metrology facility is coming to @UTAustin, backed by a $4.8M Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant, bolstering Texas’ leadership in semiconductors, quantum research, & high tech manufacturing. https://t.co/Tks7BPtLJm
thecentersquare.com
(The Center Square) – Another semiconductor facility is being built in Texas, this time, a quantum-enhanced semiconductor metrology facility at the University of Texas-Austin.
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TODAY: Gov. @GregAbbott_TX participated in Texas Instruments ribbon cutting of its new 300 mm semiconductor wafer fabrication facility in Sherman. This $40 billion investment cements Texas’ leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. Read more: https://t.co/P8cLzCCjNA
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Happy Bill of Rights Day! 🇺🇸 Texas will always defend the Constitution and the liberties of the American people.
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TODAY: Governor @GregAbbott_TX congratulated the City of Denison on earning the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation, highlighting tourism’s role in creating jobs and driving economic growth across Texas. https://t.co/0UtczlBK6U
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Another win for Texas. Southwest Airlines is launching a new Austin crew base that will create 2,000 good-paying jobs, expanding flights at AUS, and reinforcing Texas as the nation's economic leader. https://t.co/48JBIGjXyV
statesman.com
Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement came a day after the city approved its own incentive package for the Dallas-based carrier.
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Happy birthday to the Texas National Guard! Their unwavering dedication to our state has kept us safe for years. We thank them for their sefless service to our great state.
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This Christmas, let's come together to help Texans in need. Support @FeedingTexas and @mealsonwheels, two organizations fighting hunger and caring for elderly and disabled neighbors. Feeding Texas: https://t.co/Uh7rfDOsGG Meals on Wheels:
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