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Governor Abbott Press Office

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Governor Abbott Press Office

@GovAbbottPress

Official account for the press office of Governor @GregAbbott_TX. Building a stronger Texas.

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Governor Abbott directed the PUC and ERCOT to protect Texans from footing the bill for data centers. His plan requires data centers to cover their own infrastructure costs, lowers transmission costs for residents, and safeguards Texas communities and natural resources.
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Texas Comptroller
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News Release: Texas Education Freedom Accounts Pass 100,000-Student Milestone comptroller.texas.gov/about/media-ce…
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Gov. Abbott today announced that 456 megawatts (MW) of new, dispatchable natural gas power generation units have come online in Houston. These units add enough electricity to power more than 100,000 Texas homes during peak hours.
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Read Gov. Abbott’s Directive Here: gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/…
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Texas Game Wardens
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Jun 9
Yesterday, a TPWD wildlife veterinarian provided training to Texas Game Wardens to support our federal, state and local partners on the frontlines of the New World Screwworm fight. Early detection is key. If you see live animals with maggots, report it at tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm
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Texas Parks & Wildlife
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Jun 9
⚠️ Be on the lookout for signs of New World screwworm. To date, 5 cases have been detected in the United States. We're working with our partners statewide to respond. If you see live animals with maggots or a rotted flesh odor, please report it 👉 tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm
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Texas A&M System
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Jun 9
What is the New World screwworm? What does it mean for Texas? And what can you do about it? Experts across The Texas A&M University System have been preparing for this moment, but they cannot do it alone. Texans are urged to monitor their animals and report any unusual activity
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 9
Governor Greg Abbott announced $166 million in energy assistance funding to help low-income Texans maintain safe, affordable housing through utility bill assistance, energy-efficient home improvements, and weatherization services statewide.
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Governor Abbott, Secretary Rollins Update Texans On Screwworm Response At Kerrville Lab
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 8
Governor Abbott and state leaders continue working alongside federal partners to combat the New World Screwworm threat. Today’s briefing in Kerrville highlighted ongoing efforts to protect Texas livestock, wildlife, ranchers, and the state’s economy.
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jun 8
The Texas State Emergency Operations Center is activated at Level II (Escalated Response) to support New World Screwworm Response. “I have activated the full use of all state resources to respond to the New World Screwworm threat.” - Governor @GregAbbott_TX
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Texas Farm Bureau
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Jun 8
Our Texas Farm Bureau leaders are in Kerrville today for the @USDA press conference on New World screwworm response efforts. We appreciate the work of @SecRollins, @USDA, @TAHC, @GregAbbott_TX, and our industry partners.
New World Screwworm Rapid Response
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Jun 8
LIVE from Kerrville, TX: USDA Press Conference on New World Screwworm Response @SecRollins holds press conference with Texas partners and @USDA team, joined by @GregAbbott_TX, Admiral Schmoyer, Under Secretary Hutchins, John Bellinger, and South Texas ranchers on the front
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New World Screwworm Rapid Response
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KERRVILLE, TX: @SecRollins and @GregAbbott_TX just received a briefing at the cutting-edge @USDA_ARS Knipling-Bushland Livestock Insects Research Lab. Next-gen tools to protect our herds: • Advanced sterile insect technology • Novel sterile fly strain doubling production
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