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Hundreds gather for reception at Governor's Mansion to discuss tech in Texas

While thousands of tech leaders descend on Austin for SXSW, the governor invited many to his mansion.

AUSTIN, Texas — More than 250 tech leaders from all around the world came together on Saturday for the annual VIP reception at the Governor's Mansion.

The reception was to discuss the business environment in Texas for people visiting for South By Southwest.

This reception has been done every year since Governor Greg Abbott has been in office.

One of the hottest topics was the United States Army Futures Command in Austin.

The governor says seeing people from all over the world at SXSW gives him the opportunity to showcase what the state has to offer in technology.

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