Noticias – Press Release

May 19

Governor Abbott Celebrates 75th Anniversary Of Israel’s Independence

Governor Greg Abbott last night commemorated the 75th anniversary of Israel's independence at a celebration hosted by the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest in Houston.

May 19

Texas Again Breaks Three Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Job Creation

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the Texas economy following the release of April jobs data showing Texas again surpassing all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas labor force.

May 18

Governor Abbott Announces First Bus Of Migrants Arrives In Denver

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Denver, Colorado from Texas.

May 17

Governor Abbott Announces Over $9 Million In EMS Student Scholarships

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that over $9 million has been awarded by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to fund nearly 1,500 scholarships through the Texas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Scholarship program.

May 17

Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.7 Million In Career Training Grants To Coastal Bend Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 17 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $7.7 million have been awarded to 12 Coastal Bend-area educational institutions by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

May 17

Governor Abbott Issues Storm Damage Disaster Declaration For Cameron County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has issued a disaster declaration for residents in Cameron County impacted by the severe storms and tornado that caused property damage over the weekend.

May 17

First Lady Abbott Raises Awareness For Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center

First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night raised awareness and rallied support for the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC) during its “Power of Us” campaign reception in Georgetown.

May 16

Governor Abbott Urges Nation’s Governors To Help Combat Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today urged the nation’s Governors to help support Texas’ unprecedented border security efforts in the wake of President Joe Biden ending Title 42 last week and his continued refusal to enforce federal immigration laws.