Noticias – Press Release

Jul 9

Governor Abbott Hosts Mexican Secretary Of Foreign Affairs José Antonio Meade Kuribreña

Governor Greg Abbott hosted José Antonio Meade Kuribreña, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and a small delegation of Mexican dignitaries at the Texas Governor’s Mansion to discuss trade, infrastructure and bilateral relations between the State of Texas and Mexico.

Jul 7

Governor Abbott Breaks Ground On New Facebook Data Center

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the groundbreaking of a new Facebook data center in Fort Worth, TX.

Jul 6

Governor Abbott Presents Lone Star Medal Of Valor Award

Governor Greg Abbott today presented the Lone Star Medal of Valor Award to Werner W. “Ronnie” Reininger, CPL., USMC (retired) in San Antonio, Texas. The Lone Star Medal of Valor is an esteemed military service decoration awarded to an active member or veteran of the United States Armed Services who has demonstrated outstanding bravery and heroism while serving.

Jul 3

ICYMI: Governor Abbott: Texas To New Hampshire Businesses: Come On Down

Last week, Gov. Maggie Hassan vetoed a fiscally responsible budget that reduced the tax burden on job creators while funding critical services in the Granite State. New Hampshire already has high business tax rates when compared to surrounding states — and especially when compared to Texas.

Jul 2

Texas Reaches Agreement On Deep Water Horizon Case

Texas today announced an agreement in principle between BP Exploration and Production Inc. and the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and the U.S. federal government.

Jul 1

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Invites New Hampshire Businesses To Relocate To Texas

Governor Greg Abbott spoke this morning with Peter St. James in New Hampshire on WTPL’s, “The Pulse” radio program to discuss New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan’s decision last week to veto a budget that included business tax cuts.

Jun 29

Governor Abbott Statement On Supreme Court’s HB 2 Ruling

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on HB 2.

Jun 29

Governor Abbott Statement On SCOTUS EPA Ruling

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to reject the EPA’s regulations on power plants.