Although the legislator has already moved on into its special session, Governor Abbott focused last week on signing or vetoing bills passed during the regular session. As of Sunday, Abbott vetoed nearly 30 senate bills unrelated to property tax relief, bringing this session’s total vetoes to 76. He has now vetoed the second most bills in Texas … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Vetoes Record Number, Signs Important Legislation
Governor’s Commission For Women Announce Women-Owned Business Series
Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Commission for Women today announced the 2022 Women-Owned Business Series beginning with four weekly webinars Wednesday, August 31, through Wednesday, September 21. The webinars will feature subject-matter experts offering actionable advice for Texas women business owners and entrepreneurs on starting, … [Read more...]
Official Press Release: Governor Abbott Announces 2022 Statewide Governor’s Small Business Series
Kicking off in El Paso, the series connects entrepreneurs with resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business AUSTIN ─ Governor Greg Abbott today announced the kickoff of the 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in communities around the state, beginning in El Paso on May 5, 2022. The annual … [Read more...]
State of the County Celebrates Judge Whitley’s 26 Years of Accomplishments
On Friday, April 1st, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce held the 2022 State of the County Address at the Sheraton Hotel. Going into this event, attendees knew it would be a special one since this was Judge Whitley's final State of the County in Arlington. Judge Whitley did not disappoint. He spoke of Unity in politics and coming together as … [Read more...]
Texas Governor Race Update
With the primary elections still four months away, it appears the race for Texas Governor will come down to incumbent Republican Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke. Widely rumored to be a candidate, O’Rourke finally announced his candidacy this week.Governor Abbott has been challenged on his right flank by two formidable, if not … [Read more...]
State Senator Royce West (District 23) Comes to Arlington
Residents of Southeast Arlington between I-20 on the South and Hwy 303 on the North and between Hwy 360 on the east and New York Avenue on the west will now be represented by State Senator Royce West. We welcome Senator West to Arlington!Senator West is a Democrat who has served in the Senate since January of 1993. In the 87th Legislature he serves … [Read more...]