Noticias – Press Release

Jun 11

Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million In Career Training Grants For Gulf Coast Area Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 10 career training grants totaling over $2.4 million have been awarded to 10 schools in the Gulf Coast area to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.

Jun 11

Governor Abbott Congratulates Grapevine As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Grapevine on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.

Jun 11

Governor Abbott Sets Hurricane Preparedness Expectations With Texas Energy Providers

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday met with Texas energy providers to discuss preparedness expectations for this year's hurricane season.

Jun 10

Governor Abbott Announces Construction Of New Panhandle State Hospital

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) broke ground this morning on the new Panhandle State Hospital in Amarillo. Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature approved $159 million in funding for the inpatient psychiatric hospital, which is expected to be completed in 2027.

Jun 9

Governor Abbott Announces City Of Fate Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Fate has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flooding expected to impact the state over the next several days.

Jun 6

Texas Conducts Week-Long Operation To Disrupt Terrorist Cartel Activity

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration 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.

Jun 5

Governor Abbott Signs Oilfield Theft Protection, Pro-Growth Legislation Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law key legislation to protect Texas’ oil and gas industry and promote economic growth across West Texas, including Senate Bill 494, Senate Bill 529, Senate Bill 1806, House Bill 48, and the Beacon Budget Appropriation, during a bill signing ceremony at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.