Noticias

Governor Abbott Directs HHSC To Ensure All Children In Uvalde Have Access To Behavioral Health Resources

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Commissioner Cecile Young to use all available resources to ensure mental health support services are available to every child in the Uvalde community following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School.

Governor Abbott Directs DPS, TEA, THECB To Expand And Accelerate Implementation Of iWatch Texas Program To Report Suspicious Activity

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Commissioner Harrison Keller to expand and accelerate their efforts to promote the ability to report suspicious activity known to students, staff, and families through the iWatchTexas reporting system.

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Series–Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Fort Worth on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Governor Abbott Instructs ALERRT To Provide Training Programs To School Districts Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter instructing Executive Director Dr. Pete Blair to begin providing Texas State University's nationally-recognized Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) programs to all school districts across the state, prioritizing school-based law enforcement.

Governor Abbott, Uvalde County Announce Opening Of Uvalde Together Resiliency Center, Resources Available For Entire Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Uvalde County officials are opening a temporary facility for the newly created Uvalde Together Resiliency Center (UTRC) on Monday, June 6 to begin providing long-term support services for the community.

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Legislative Leaders Establishing Special Legislative Committees To Provide Solutions To Protect All Texans

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement thanking Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan for quickly responding to his request to establish special legislative committees following last week's tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Provide Strategies To Make Texas Public Schools Safer

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Commissioner Mike Morath directing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure existing school facilities are held to heightened safety standards following the recent tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

Governor Abbott Announces $5 Million Investment To Establish Long-Term Family Resiliency Center In Uvalde County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) has made available an initial $5 million investment into establishing a long-term Family Resiliency Center (FRC) in Uvalde County.