Tag: Gov. Greg Abbott State of the State

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Gov. Abbott doubles down on border security as he makes case for billions more in funding

Posted on · Abbott included border security funding and increased penalties for migrant smugglers on his list of emergency items during Thursday’s State of the State address. He also ordered lawmakers to address the fentanyl crisis as he continued to rail against President Biden’s border policies.

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Abbott calls for expanding school voucher programs, increased border security in State of the State

Posted on · Abbott gave his speech from Noveon Magnetics, a manufacturer of earth magnets based in San Marcos. Traditionally, State of the State addresses are given in the chamber of the Texas House during a joint legislative session.