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  1. 1 hour ago

    Vaccines, which remain in abundant supply, are the most effective defense against the virus, & they will always remain voluntary – never forced – in the State of Texas. Find a vaccine provider near you:

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  2. 1 hour ago

    Texans have mastered the safe practices that help to prevent & avoid the spread of . They have the individual right & responsibility to decide for themselves & their children whether they will wear masks, open their businesses, & engage in leisure activities.

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  3. 1 hour ago

    Issuing an Executive Order to provide clarity & uniformity in Texas’ response. The new Executive Order emphasizes that the path forward relies on personal responsibility rather than government mandates.

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  4. 2 hours ago

    Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Friends of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission’s Student Contests in Poetry and Visual Arts. Thank you to these talented students for supporting the important mission of Holocaust and genocide awareness.

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    5 hours ago

    The most precious freedom is life itself. I'm proud to join my fellow governors in protecting the unborn by filing an amicus brief supporting Mississippi's ban on abortions after 15 weeks. Read the full brief:

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  6. 8 hours ago

    Congratulations on earning the Film Friendly Texas Community designation from ⁠—joining 150+ communities receiving ongoing training on media industry standards, best practices, & how to effectively accommodate on-location filming.

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  7. Jul 28

    The rise in unlawful border crossings has led to a dramatic rise in among unlawful migrants in Texas. This Executive Order will reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure in Texas by reducing the transportation of migrants throughout our state.

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    Jul 27

    From Big Bend National Park, to Local Churches, to Historic Hangars - Texas Mobile Vaccine Teams are ready to serve you! 🏜⛪️🛫 ☎️ Call 844-90-TEXAS to schedule a team to vaccinate your group! You Choose: ✅Date ✅Time ✅Location A team will come to you! 👍🏼

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  9. Jul 27

    Thank you to the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association for the tremendous work you do every day to keep our state exceptional. With over 1,400 members, TIADA plays a key role in our continued economic success.

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  10. Jul 27

    NEW: The Texas National Guard will assist the Texas Department of Public Safety in making arrests related to the border crisis. This partnership will strengthen our efforts to secure the border and keep our communities safe. More info:

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    Jul 27

    : Join tomorrow from 3:30-6:30 p.m. for an Express Hiring Event at the Rio Grand State Hospital. Learn more online at

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    Jul 27

    resource fair this Saturday, July 31 at New Braunfels Elks Lodge.

    Join our , Elks Lodge & other orgs for a resource fair, Sat, July 31, 9 am-Noon, Elks Lodge, New Braunfels. See you there!
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    Jul 26

    I will keep calling Special Sessions until we address every emergency item—including funding for foster care, property tax relief & bail reform. The Democrats’ decision to break quorum inflicts harm on the very Texans who elected them to serve.

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    Jul 8

    The 's 182nd Fighter Squadron stands as one of the premier fighter training units in the nation. What separates them from other units is that they have some of the most experienced pilots in the F-16 community.

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  15. Jul 27

    Texas is getting back to work! Employers are hiring as Texas manufacturing activity continues its robust expansion.

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    Jul 26

    Texas is the home of the 2021 Manufacturing Project of the year award. Texas consistently leads America in economic development awards, and this year is no different. Thanks to the Texans who make this happen!!

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    Jul 26

    Meeting with , , , & the Texas Commission on Jail Standards about our plan to catch and jail illegal migrants crossing the border. The Biden administration caused this crisis, Texas is stopping it.

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  18. Jul 26

    Our greatest natural resource is the people of Texas. And it is because of the hardworking people of this great state that we are building an even stronger, more prosperous Texas of tomorrow. ICYMI:

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  19. Jul 26

    Almost half of the Lone Star State’s population growth is newly born Texans. And the true Texas advantage: More than 8 in 10 born here stay here.

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  20. Jul 26

    Texas is the best place to live, work and build a business. That’s why Texas is the top state for population growth. While other states are losing population, Texas is growing.

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