Oct 15

Governor Abbott Congratulates Tyler As Third Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Tyler on being designated the third Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration, Deploys State Firefighting Resources Amid Growing Wildfire Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties in response to increasing wildfire danger and ongoing wildfire activity throughout the state, with more counties added as conditions warrant.

Press Release

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Governor Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Proclamation

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Reappoints Bailey Chair Of Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Brian A. Bailey as chair of the Texas Facilities Commission for a term to expire annually.

Appointment

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Recognizes Fentanyl Victims, Raises Awareness In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday recognized Texas families who have lost a loved one to fentanyl poisoning and raised awareness for the growing crisis plaguing the state and the nation at the 2nd Annual Soles Walking 4 Souls Fentanyl Awareness Walk in San Antonio.

Press Release

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Congratulates Abilene As Second Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Abilene on being designated as the second Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Oct 11

Texas Arrests Dangerous Tren De Aragua Gang Member

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Press Release

Oct 11

Governor Abbott Deploys State Resources To Support South Carolina Debris Clean Up Following Hurricane Helene

Governor Greg Abbott today deployed Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) personnel to South Carolina to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, following a request from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.

Press Release