Directing to assist the City of Austin Police Department to help reduce crime & improve safety in our state’s capital.
Texas will do whatever it takes to support law enforcement and keep our communities safe.
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School choice will help parents choose the BEST education opportunity for their child & allow Texas students to reach their full potential.
This session, we'll deliver education freedom for every family & help students as we build the Texas of tomorrow.
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NASA icon Peggy Whitson is the first woman to command the International Space Station and holds the record for most spacewalks by a female astronaut.
She earned her doctorate from Rice University and was based out of Houston’s during her historic career.
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Joined National Border Patrol Council members & their President Brandon Judd in Houston last night to reaffirm Texas’ support for these unsung heroes.
Texas thanks you for all you do to protect our borders & our nation’s sovereignty.
Read more: bit.ly/BPUga
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Kendra Scott is a true Texas success story, turning her small in-home jewelry business into a household name.
A proud Austin resident, Kendra Scott empowers aspiring female entrepreneurs through the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Institute at .
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Today is National Medal of Honor Day, which honors the bravest of the brave men & women who have served in our military.
I had the privilege to visit with Texas’ living Medal of Honor recipients this week at the Capitol & thank them for their exceptional service to our nation.
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Congratulations to the very first set of cadets to graduate from the Texas Emergency Management Academy.
These cadets will help our fellow Texans in times of disaster with the highest level of professionalism.
We thank them for their service.
More: bit.ly/TDEM24
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Proud to share today Texas has added over 2 MILLION jobs since I took office in 2015!
Texas is where the American Dream lives, where businesses flourish and people prosper.
More GREAT jobs news here: bit.ly/GAbls3
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We as a state have an obligation to meet the needs of every child in Texas.
Empowering parents to choose the best path for their child's education will help meet those needs.
Parents in Odessa agree: the time is now for school choice in Texas.
More: bit.ly/GAode
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Join me LIVE in Odessa for Parent Empowerment Night!
Ready to deliver education freedom for every family in Texas this session.
Tune in: Facebook.com/TexasGovernor
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Texas emergency personnel & first responders are ready to swiftly respond to severe weather expected this week.
I've directed to prepare emergency resources ahead of severe weather expected across our state.
For severe weather safety info, visit texasready.gov.
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From Fort Worth to Laredo, and everywhere in between, we’re working hard to build the Texas of tomorrow.
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Congratulations to the City of Corsicana on being named a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community!
More about the Music Friendly Texas program and the Corsicana community celebration: bit.ly/MFcors
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NEW: will receive over $311,000 in career training grants!
JET grants help Texas students pursue good-paying careers in high-demand fields.
Together, we're building the workforce of tomorrow.
More: bit.ly/JETccG
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The "Texas miracle" attracts the world's leading companies like Tesla, Samsung, Oracle, & many more to Austin.
Proud to celebrate that success today with .
Texas will continue to partner with businesses to strengthen our booming economy.
bit.ly/AtxOG
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In partnership with , we're working to address the nursing shortage and make education more accessible in Texas. The O.N.E. project will publish eight open education resources for nursing students available for free on OpenStax.org and the #OERTX Repository.
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We continue our salute to #WomensHistoryMonth with Senior Master Sgt. Angela Jenkins. She pays respect to an influential woman in her life. The TMD would like to recognize all the women in uniform and in our families who have shaped our force and society.
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Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Club Texas Youth of the Year!
Great to welcome these inspiring young men and women to the Texas Capitol yesterday. I look forward to seeing the great things they will continue to achieve in the future.
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Tomorrow, Thurs., 3-23-23, is the Women #TexasVeterans outreach event.
Hear what to expect on The Voice of Texas Veterans:
podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/texas
Join the virtual event & connect with Women Veterans Network. Learn of services & benefits.
Info & register:
tvc.texas.gov/texas-women-ve
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By expanding school choice and empowering parents to choose the opportunity that works best for their child, Texas children will excel like never before.
Now is the time for school choice in Texas.
Read more from our Parent Empowerment Night in Cypress: bit.ly/cypGA
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Welcomed Texas music icon to the Texas Capitol today!
Congratulations on being honored in the Texas House of Representatives today for your legendary career and contributions to the music industry.
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A great morning at Parent Empowerment Day at the Capitol!
Thank you to everyone who joined me — rain or shine — to support education freedom.
This session, we must empower parents to choose the school that's best for their child. #txlege
More: bit.ly/404kDhp
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. issued an opinion that says school choice is legal in Texas.
Parents must have the freedom to choose the education path that best fits their child’s needs.
Delivering that freedom is critical to the future of our state. #txlege
Learn more: bit.ly/GA3ag
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GREAT news! Key bills have passed the Texas Senate:
✅ Increasing penalty for illegal voting
✅ Charging fentanyl distributors with murder
✅ Ending revolving door bail
✅ Increasing penalty for removing ankle monitors
This session, we will make Texas safer & stronger. #txlege
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Texas has always been—and always will be—a law & order state.
As we build the Texas of tomorrow, we will ensure our brave men and women in uniform remain fully funded.
Together, we will keep Texans safe.
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First Lady Laura Bush served with grace and dignity as First Lady of Texas and First Lady of the United States.
A former teacher and librarian, the First Lady established initiatives to improve education and literacy for America's children.
#WomensHistoryMonth
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Born in El Paso, Texas, Sandra Day O’Connor made history as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
After retiring, Justice O’Connor became an advocate for Alzheimer’s research & caregivers of dementia patients. She continues to inspire women in law & politics.
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The will provide disaster assistance to Southeast Texas communities affected by severe weather and tornadoes in January.
Texas is working nonstop to assist Texans as they rebuild homes and businesses.
More: bit.ly/OgSba1
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President Biden continues to ignore the border crisis, enabling record levels of illegal crossings & cartel activity.
As the Biden Admin does nothing, Texas is stepping up to protect our state & our nation.
Read this week’s #OperationLoneStar update:
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Requesting provide disaster relief loans to Texans impacted by tornadoes in Southeast Texas.
While we are disappointed in the Biden Admin's decision to deny FEMA aid, Texas will exhaust all available options to support communities in need.
More: bit.ly/SbAgA
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Building the Texas of tomorrow means education freedom, safer communities, and economy propensity for ALL Texans.
This session, we’re working together to keep Texas THE best state in the nation.
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With the assistance of advanced technology & drones, Texas National Guard is detecting illegal border crossings & apprehending illegal immigrants.
Texas is using every tool available to respond to President Biden’s border crisis.
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I’ve directed to prepare emergency response resources as severe weather moves across Texas.
Texas is ready to provide support to all communities impacted.
Stay safe and make an emergency plan with your loved ones.
More information here: bit.ly/tdem316
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President Biden’s ESG standards directly threaten millions of energy jobs — many of which are based in Texas — & undermine American energy security.
Texas will always defend our energy industry against federal overreach.
Read my letter to Pres. Biden: bit.ly/ESGga
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Proud to support the Texas CHIPS Act, which will ensure Texas remains #1 in America for semiconductor manufacturing & make us #1 in the world.
I thank Chairman & Chairwoman for introducing this critical legislation.
Learn more: bit.ly/chipsGA
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Joined today to highlight economic priorities for Texas.
This session, we’ll ensure businesses have the tools they need to keep Texas the #1 economic destination in America.
More: bit.ly/FWgga
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Holding a press conference at the Texas Capitol this afternoon on proposed legislation to boost the Texas semiconductor industry.
Join me LIVE at 3 PM: bit.ly/FBchp
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Learning how to recognize the signs of a fentanyl overdose and responding effectively can save a life. #OnePillKills
Learn the signs and what you can do here: txopioidresponse.org/fentanyl
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