Noticias

Jul 16

Governor Abbott Lauds Lone Star State’s Jobs Surge

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) release of June employment numbers showing continued economic expansion as Texas employers added 55,800 jobs over the month, marking job growth in 13 of the last 14 months, as the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 percent as more Texans jumped back into the job market.

Press Release

Jul 15

Governor Abbott Adds Additional Counties To Border Security Proclamation

Governor Abbott Adds Additional Counties To Border Security Proclamation

Proclamation

Jul 14

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $210 Million In Federal Emergency Funding For Behavioral Health Services

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is receiving more than $210 million in federal emergency grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for mental health and substance use disorder services to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

Jul 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Daniel To Texas Early Learning Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rachelle Daniel to the Texas Early Learning Council for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Jul 12

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Democrats Decision To Break Quorum

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Texas House Democrats abandoned their responsibilities as legislators by breaking quorum and leaving the state.

Press Release

Jul 12

ERCOT Responds To Governor Abbott’s Directives To Improve Electric Grid Reliability

Last week, Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directing the PUC and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to take immediate actions to increase power generation capacity and ensure reliability of the Texas power grid.

Press Release

Jul 12

Governor Abbott Orders Texas Rangers To Investigate Allegations At Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Rangers to immediately investigate reports of illegal behavior at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Press Release

Jul 10

Governor Abbott Hosts Border Security Roundtable With Border Sheriffs At State Capitol

Governor Abbott Hosts Border Security Roundtable With Border Sheriffs At State Capitol

Press Release