Noticias – Press Release

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Information On Commissioner Betancourt Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of Reynaldo Mata-Rios.

Jan 8

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.

Jan 7

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.

Jan 5

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.

Jan 5

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. 

Jan 2

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:

Dec 30

In 2025, Texas Blazed The Trail To Become No. 1 In Education

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the strides the state made in 2025 to put Texas on the pathway to be No. 1 in education and empower parents to choose the educational opportunities best for their children.

Dec 29

Governor Abbott Announces Historic $1.4 Billion In Federal Funding Secured For ‘Rural Texas Strong’ Projects

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to improve rural health care throughout the state.