Noticias – Press Release

May 23

Governor Abbott Addresses Joint Legislative Session Honoring Memorial Day

Governor Greg Abbott today addressed a Joint Session of the Texas Legislature commemorating Texas fallen heroes in honor of Memorial Day.

May 21

Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Straus Announce Tax Relief For Texans

Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus today announced a $3.8 billion tax relief package for Texas businesses and homeowners.

May 20

First Lady Visits Van, Receives Briefing On Tornado Damage And Recovery

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited Van, the East Texas town that suffered extensive damage as a result of a May 10, 2015 tornado.

May 18

Governor Abbott Statement On Waco Shootings

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the gang-related violence that took place in Waco, TX on Sunday.

May 16

Governor Abbott Delivers 2015 Commencement Address At University Of North Texas

Governor Abbott Delivers 2015 Commencement Address At University Of North Texas 2015 commencement ceremony, held in Denton, Texas on Saturday evening.

May 15

Governor Abbott Signs “Kari’s Law” (SB 788)

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 788 (Eltife, R-Tyler; Paddie, R-Marshall), also known as “Kari’s Law”, to require direct dialing of 9-1-1 from multi-line telephone systems across the state.

May 14

Governor Abbott And First Lady Host Dinner With Nobel Laureates

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott this evening hosted a dinner at the Governor’s Mansion with Nobel Laureates from Texas universities.

May 14

Governor Abbott Announces Kubota Tractor Headquarters Relocation To Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Kubota Tractor and Credit Corporations will relocate their corporate headquarters from Torrance, California to Grapevine, Texas. Kubota’s headquarters relocation is projected to create at least 344 new jobs and $51 million in capital investment in the State of Texas.