Noticias – Press Release

Governor Abbott Dedicates DPS Fallen Officers Memorial In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today participated in the dedication ceremony for the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) new Fallen Officers Memorial during their annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Austin.

Governor Abbott Pardons Daniel Perry Following Board Recommendation

Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation granting a full pardon to U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry following a unanimous recommendation by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Governor Abbott Hosts Swedish Minister Of Foreign Affairs Billström At Governor’s Mansion

Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin with the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and a delegation of other Swedish leaders to discuss bolstering the international economic partnership between Texas and Sweden.

Governor Abbott Calls Out Texas House Democrats For Voting Against Education Package

Governor Greg Abbott today called out 39 Texas House Democrats for voting against Representative Brad Buckley’s comprehensive education package that would have provided $6 billion for additional public school funding, teacher pay raises, and school safety measures.

Texas Rejects President Biden’s Border Proposals

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

Governor Abbott Condemns President Biden’s Feckless Border Proposals

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the new proposals announced by President Joe Biden's Department of Homeland Security to address the historic levels of illegal immigrants entering our country at the southern border

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City of Fate

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Fate, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.