Texas Gov. Greg Abbott laid out his priorities for the 88th legislative session during his 2023 State of the State address on Thursday evening.
The Republican governor touted the state’s “booming” economy, jobs, and growing population as he spoke on the manufacturing floor of Noveon Magnetics in San Marcos. Noveon manufactures rare earth magnets used in MRI machines, oil rigs, refrigerators, and more.
Abbott said Texas ranks number one in the country on jobs, economic development, exports, and Fortune 500 headquarters.
“Our $2 trillion economy makes Texas the ninth-largest economy in the world,” he added.
But the governor’s focus was on a list of emergency items he wants lawmakers to begin moving on immediately….