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A Texas-built drone boat just made history, executing the first sea drone rescue in combat.
This is what happens when you let businesses innovate and give them freedom to build.
Texas companies are leading the world and strengthening our nation. Texans take care of America.
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Happy Easter.
Today, we rejoice in Jesus’ resurrection. His death & sacrifice paid for our sins, & revealed God’s infinite love.
Wishing you a blessed and joyous day.
Governor @GregAbbott_TX celebrated the strength of the Texas economy as the state gained 40,100 nonfarm jobs over the month of January and hit a new historic high of 14,379,500 total jobs.
Texas is a magnet for innovation & job growth.
On this Good Friday, we come to the cross, and remember the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made to save us all from sin.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life." John 3:16
Texas is investing $1 million to expand healthcare apprenticeships in our state.
These grants from @TXWorkforce & @TexasDSHS will train more Texans, meet the critical need for healthcare workers, and strengthen Texas' healthcare system for the future.
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Texas leads the nation in innovation, workforce, & speed.
@LockheedMartin’s new Rapid Fielding Center in the Dallas-area will accelerate next-gen missile production & strengthen America’s defense industrial base.
Built in Texas, by Texans.
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Valeo broke ground Tuesday on a $225 million manufacturing plant in McAllen.
The plant is expected to create up to 500 jobs & will produce General Motors' central computing unit.
The RGV is only growing!
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With 3.5 million small businesses, Texas offers numerous resources to equip and educate our state's job creators.
2026’s first Governor’s Small Business Summit will be in Allen on April 2. Join us!
For more information & to register, visit https://t.co/9xJ4n4Ymns
Governor @GregAbbott_TX today celebrated the graduation of more than 50 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in the RGV.
Hosted by Dwyer Workforce Development, the 50 Dwyer Scholars were supported by a $375,000 grant awarded from the @TXWorkforce Self-Sufficiency Fund.
Governor @GregAbbott_TX today launched the Texas Jobs Council, a new advisory board to ensure Texans are prepared to fill Texas' high-demand jobs.
The Council will keep Texas number one for workforce training, ensuring great careers for generations of Texans.
Cassie is one of the most decent, kind-hearted and brightest people I know — not just in politics, but in life. Prayers for her and for all those affected by this tragedy that is beyond words to describe or make sense of.
God, be near to the broken-hearted, as You promise us You will be. 🙏
Texas was just declared the best state for doing business -- for the 14th year in a row.
Governor @GregAbbott_TX announced the award on the steps of the Governor's Mansion today, saying "There is no state that is better-designed or better-positioned economically" than Texas.
Governor @GregAbbott_TX attended the Appointee Leadership Seminar to highlight the contributions of the hundreds of public servants who volunteer their time to serve on state boards and commissions.
The Governor thanked the appointees for their selfless service to Texans.
Today, Governor @GregAbbott_TX announced the members of the new Early Childhood Education & Care Task Force.
The task force will find ways to cut regulations to make childcare and pre-k programs more accessible & affordable for Texans.
More: https://t.co/MpocKnjg49
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock reports state sales tax revenue totaled more than $4 billion, a 4.6% increase from October 2024. https://t.co/s0tvoBgwgE
Two years ago, Hamas unleashed unimaginable terror on the people of Israel.
Today, Texas pauses to remember every life lost and every hostage still awaiting freedom.
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Yesterday, Governor @GregAbbott_TX announced over $1.9 million in career training grants for 7 Northeast Texas schools.
These funds will equip over 520 students with skills for high-demand jobs in our thriving Texas economy.
More:https://t.co/NprTMMgeT7
Gov. Abbott has appointed Joe Esparza as the new Chairman of #TWC. Chairman Esparza has served as Commissioner Representing Employers over the past two years. Abbott also appointed Brent Connett as the new Commissioner Representing the Public.
Learn more:https://t.co/NZBg1v8Gpw
Texas leads America in energy.
#1 in oil
#1 in natural gas
#1 in wind energy generation
#1 in utility-scale solar
Texas is the energy capital of the world.