Noticias – Press Release

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Wildfire Resources Ahead Of West Texas Fire Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased wildfire danger in the Panhandle and West Texas.

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2024 Economic Development Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the critical role that local, regional, and statewide economic development organizations play in strengthening the Texas economy, creating new job opportunities, and enhancing the quality of life for all Texans by proclaiming May 6-10, 2024 as Economic Development Week in Texas.

Governor Abbott Announces League City Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of League City will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, May 14.

Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Ongoing Response To Severe Weather, Flooding In East Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today held a briefing with state and local officials and provided an update on the state’s ongoing response to severe weather and flooding conditions impacting East Texas communities during a press conference in Conroe.

Governor Abbott Condemns President Biden’s National Guard Power Grab

Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to retract the U.S. Department of the Air Force's Legislative Proposal 480 which poses a threat to the Texas National Guard.

Texas’ Stiff Resistance Shifts Illegal Crossings To Other Border States

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.

Governor Abbott Adds Counties To Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include 59 counties in at-risk areas for severe weather and flooding, with the updated disaster declaration covering 88 counties in total. Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant.

Governor Abbott, THECB Announce Chair Of Healthcare Workforce Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced Victoria Ford as Chair of the THECB Healthcare Workforce Task Force.