GOVERNOR ABBOTT CONGRATULATES TEXAS STOCK EXCHANGE ON SEC APPROVAL

The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Texas:

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) for receiving U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval to operate as a national securities exchange.

"Texas is swiftly becoming America's financial hub," said Governor Abbott. "I congratulate the Texas Stock Exchangefor the launch of Texas' own trading platform that will spur economic developmentand expand the financial might of our great state around the world. Working together, we will make Texas stronger and more prosperous than ever before.

Last year, Governor Abbott celebrated TXSE and the states historic economic milestones during a press conference at the Governors Mansion in Austin.