Noticias – Press Release

Texas Upholds National Security In President Biden’s Absence

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.

Texas Wins 11th Gold Shovel Award For Attracting Job-Creating Business Investments

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again being recognized with a Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for leading among the most populous states in attracting high-value economic development projects that will create a significant number of new jobs.

Governor Abbott Announces Executive Director Of Texas Space Commission

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Norman Roy Garza, Jr. has been named as the Executive Director of the Texas Space Commission.

Governor Abbott Announces Seven Counties Added To Federal Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved seven additional Texas counties for the Federal Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Texas Is America’s Undisputed Jobs Leader With Most Jobs Added

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers on adding the most jobs in the nation over the last 12 months following the release of employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.3 Million In Workforce Grants

Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $6.3 million in Texas Talent Connection grants were awarded to 20 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state.

Texas Again Named Best Business Climate In The Nation

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being recognized the Best Business Climate in the nation for the second year in a row by Business Facilities magazine in their 20th Annual Rankings Report.

Governor Abbott Deploys Wildfire Search And Rescue Support To New Mexico

Governor Greg Abbott today announced he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 personnel to Ruidoso, New Mexico for wildfire search and rescue response support at the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).