Noticias

Jun 14

Texas Wins Ninth Gold Shovel Award For Job Creation And Business Investments

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas is again recognized with a Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for leading among the most populous states in attracting high-value business investments in 2020 that will create a significant number of new jobs in communities across the state.

Jun 12

Governor Abbott Statement On Downtown Austin Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following a shooting in downtown Austin.

Jun 11

Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2021 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners

The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) today announced the winners of the 2021 Barbara Jordan Media Awards for media content created in 2020.

Jun 10

Governor Abbott Hosts Border Security Summit, Announces Comprehensive Border Security Plan To Crack Down On Unlawful Border Crossings

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a Border Security Summit in Del Rio where he announced a new comprehensive border security plan to crack down on illegal border crossings in Texas.

Jun 10

Governor Abbott Announces New QTC Management, Inc. Operational Service Center In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that QTC Management, Inc. (“QTC”) will establish a new operational service center in San Antonio. QTC, a subsidiary of Leidos Holdings, Inc., provides disability and occupational health examination services in all 50 states for veterans, federal employees, and the commercial industry.

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Signs ERCOT Reforms, Power Grid Weatherization Legislation Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 into law to reform the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and weatherize and improve the reliability of the state's power grid. Governor Abbott made ERCOT reform and weatherization of the power system emergency items this past session.

Jun 4

Governor Abbott Activates Resources As Heavy Rain, Flooding Threaten Eastern, Southern Regions Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today activated numerous resources to assist South, East, and Southeast Texas communities that are expected to receive heavy rain and flooding through the beginning of next week.

Jun 4

Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop In Vidor

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Vidor will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, June 8.