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Texas Governor Presents Medal of Courage to Jack Wilson

by Chris Eger

Jack Wilson, a volunteer who jumped into action at the West Freeway Church of Christ last month, was presented with a medal by Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott this week

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Texans who lost handgun licenses in Harvey can replace them for free

by Andrew Shepperson

Texans who lost their handgun licenses due to Hurricane Harvey can now replace them for free, Gov. Gregg Abbott announced Tuesday.

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Law signed making attacks on police in Texas a hate crime

by Chris Eger

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott last week gave his approval to the Police Protection Act which ups the penalties for crimes against law enforcement officers.

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Texas governor jokes about shooting journalists after signing handgun bill

by Andrew Shepperson

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took some heat this weekend for seeming to joke about shooting reporters after signing a bill that will reduce handgun permit fees in the state.

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Texas legislature approves hog hunting from hot air balloons

by Brian Seay

Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature is all that’s stopping Texans from shooting hogs from hot air balloons.

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Texas governor honors Chris Kyle with state’s highest military decoration

by Chris Eger

Following a unanimous resolution by state lawmakers, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday presented Chris Kyle's widow with his Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.

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Texas governor meets with Army commission in wake of announced force cuts

by Jared Morgan

After news of the Army’s plans to cut 40,000 troops from its ranks, the governor of Texas on Friday called for the preservation of his state's soldiers.

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Texas governor could sign campus carry bill into law next week

by Jared Morgan

Senate Bill 11 arrived on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk Monday and will be up for review either Tuesday or Wednesday, his office told Guns.com Friday.

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Texas governor orders state guard to monitor Jade Helm exercise

by Chris Eger

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) this week gave the little-known Texas State Guard the task of monitoring the upcoming military training in the state to protect residents and property.

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