Noticias – Press Release

Jan 31

Advocates Praise Governor Abbott’s Call To Reform Child Protective Services

Governor Greg Abbott today listed reforming Child Protective Services (CPS) as one of his emergency items in his State of the State address.

Jan 31

Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Address

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered his State of the State address where he outlined his emergency items and priorities for the 85th legislative session.

Jan 30

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Praises Child Care Collaborative In Central Texas, Encourages Others

As part of their recently announced Network of Nurture Initiative, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Department of Family and Protective Services Commissioner Hank Whitman today sent a letter to foster child placement providers across Texas praising an initiative that Fostering Hope Austin (FHA) and the Heart Gallery of Central Texas have launched to address the need for babysitting and short-term child care.

Jan 26

Governor Abbott Speaks With Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly

Governor Greg Abbott today held a call with United States Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly to discuss border security in Texas.

Jan 26

Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding For Dallas Law Enforcement

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) within the Office of the Governor has awarded the City of Dallas more than $1 million dollars in grant funds to be used for personal protective equipment including ballistic helmets and bullet proof vests.

Jan 24

Governor Abbott Champions School Choice At Annual Education Rally

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Texas School Choice Week Rally where he promoted school choice as “not just a Republican issue or a Democrat issue – it is a civil rights issue.”

Jan 23

Governor Abbott To Travis County Sheriff: Reverse Sanctuary Policy Or Lose Funding

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez strongly urging her to reverse her policy directive forbidding Travis County Sheriff’s Office employees from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests.

Jan 17

Study Shows Texas Continues To Make Major Progress In Bringing High-Speed Internet To More Schools A

Since launching the Texas Classroom Connectivity Initiative, Texas has made significant progress in its ongoing effort to expand access to high-speed Internet in public schools statewide, according to EducationSuperHighway’s annual “State of the States” on K-12 broadband connectivity.