Noticias – Press Release

Jun 16

Governor Abbott Names New Deputy Chief Of Staff

Governor Greg Abbott today named Angela Colmenero as his new Deputy Chief of Staff. Jordan Hale, who began serving as Deputy Chief of Staff in October 2018, will be departing the Office of the Governor at the end of June.

Jun 16

Operation Lone Star Expands Successful Migrant Busing Strategy

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.

Jun 16

Texas Smashes Total Jobs Record For 20 Months In A Row, Leads Nation In Jobs Growth

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the growing Texas workforce and the state’s robust jobs economy following the release of May employment data showing Texas again smashing all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas labor force.

Jun 15

Governor Abbott Deploys State Emergency Response Resources For Northwest Texas Tornadoes

Governor Greg Abbott tonight directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources to meet urgent life-safety needs in Perryton, Texas, due to a tornado that has impacted the community.

Jun 15

Governor Abbott Signs Vital Save Women’s Sports Act

Governor Greg Abbott today signed the Save Women's Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol.

Jun 14

Governor Abbott Announces First Bus Of Migrants Arrives In Los Angeles

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Los Angeles, California from Texas.

Jun 14

Governor Abbott Signs Pivotal Measures To Combat Fentanyl Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today signed four laws to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Capitol.

Jun 14

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million Job Training Grant To Brazosport College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award for $1,340,802 to Brazosport College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).