Noticias – Press Release

Aug 18

Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Perryton Tornado

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for residents in Ochiltree County affected by the severe weather and tornado that occurred on June 15 in Perryton.

Aug 18

Texas Outpaces Nation In Jobs Growth, Breaks Three Jobs Records

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the unrivaled strength of Texas’ jobs economy following the release of July employment data showing that Texas again leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months.

Aug 17

Governor Abbott, HHSC Secure $984 Million For Texas Hospitals

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) secured $984 million in annual funding to support private hospitals throughout the state.

Aug 17

Governor Abbott Applauds South Texas’ Ingenuity At Rio Grande Valley Economic Summit

Governor Greg Abbott today applauded South Texas’ economic ingenuity and highlighted the region’s critical role in the booming Texas economy during a keynote address at the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Economic Summit in Edinburg.

Aug 17

Governor Abbott Offers Reward In Shooting Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting yesterday of a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy.

Aug 17

Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $142 Billion Transportation Investment

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure.

Aug 16

Governor Abbott Touts Nuclear Energy Development At UT Fireside Chat

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the important role of nuclear technology and energy in Texas’ thriving economy during a fireside chat with Dow and X-energy at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin.

Aug 15

Governor Abbott Announces Weatherford Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Downtown Weatherford, Inc. will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, August 22.