Noticias – Press Release

Jan 19

Operation Lone Star Reinforces Border Barriers To Deter Illegal Crossings

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.

Jan 19

Governor Abbott To Lead Economic Development Mission To India

Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will lead an economic development mission to India organized by the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office and the Texas Economic Development Corporation.

Jan 19

Texas Grows Jobs Faster Than Nation, Smashing Historic Highs

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength and resilience of the Texas economy following the release of December employment data showing Texas continues to outpace the nation in annual job growth.

Jan 18

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Forney

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Forney, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Jan 18

Governor Abbott Statement On DOJ Critical Incident Review Of Robb Elementary School Tragedy

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) release of its Critical Incident Review of the Response to the Mass Shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Jan 17

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Medicaid, CHIP Postpartum Coverage Extension To 12 Months

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Texas’ request to extend Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage from two to 12 months after pregnancy.

Jan 12

Texas Transports Over 100,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities

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.

Jan 12

Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the State of Texas’ response to severe winter weather conditions expected to impact large portions of Texas this weekend into next week following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin.