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Dear Editor,

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AUSTIN – On June 15, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This new law will protect the integrity of women’s sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female athletes at Texas colleges and universities.

AUSTIN – On June 26, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report.

AUSTIN – Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely.

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AUSTIN – On June 6, Gov. Greg Abbott signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The comprehensive package of eight public safety bills signed by the Governor will help ensure communities across Texas have the resources needed to support law enforcement personnel, enhance criminal penalties for growing classes of crimes, and hold district attorneys accountable, among other measures.

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AUSTIN – On June 12, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2060 by Representative Giovanni Capriglione and Senator Tan Parker establishing the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council as Texas strengthens its position as the leading destination for next generation technology in the country. The Council will study and monitor artificial intelligence technology developed, employed, or procured by Texas state agencies.

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AUSTIN – On June 8, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a series of border security legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This package of six bills will expand Texas’ unprecedented efforts to hold the line and protect Texans from the record level of illegal immigration, weapons, and deadly drugs pouring into Texas from Mexico caused by President Biden’s refusal to secure the border.

AUSTIN – The LCRA Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a business plan of about $565 million and authorized capital investments of about $1.17 billion for energy, water and public service projects to support Texas in fiscal year 2024.

Sen. Bettencourt’s SB 1, SJR 1 passes 30-0 on first day of special session