News from the Governor
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas State Technical College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3.5 million has been extended to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) for their Accelerated Semiconductor Technician Training Program (ASTTP) at the Williamson County Campus in Hutto.
Texas Hits Historic Highs For Texans Working, Total Labor Force
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the strength of the Texas economy as the state set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces GRACE’s Sixth Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative is hosting the sixth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 5 through January 11, 2025.
Governor Abbott Directs Investigations Into Potential Child Care Funding Fraud In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas state agencies to launch investigations into any potential child care funding fraud taking place in Texas.
Governor Abbott Formally Demands Immediate Extradition of Reynaldo Mata-Rios
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement formally demanding the immediate extradition of Reynaldo Mata-Rios following the murder of Texas Facilities Commissioner Eddy Betancourt:
