Noticias – Press Release

Feb 7

Governor Abbott, Nexstar Media Inc. Announce Live Statewide Telecast Of 2023 State Of The State Address

Governor Greg Abbott and Nexstar Media Inc. today announced that Nexstar television stations across the state of Texas will carry a live telecast of Governor Abbott’s 2023 State of the State address on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM CT, hosted by the Greater San Marcos Partnership and San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce.

Feb 6

Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Plan Banning Use Of TikTok

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a statewide model security plan for Texas state agencies to address vulnerabilities presented by the use of TikTok and other software on personal and state-issued devices.

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Issues Ice Storm Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties impacted by this week’s ice storm that caused widespread property damage, hazardous travel disruptions, and localized power outages.

Feb 3

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Final Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For February 2023

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $345.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of February as the final extension of benefits.

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Workshop In Corpus Christi

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Corpus Christi will co-host a Music Friendly Texas workshop on Thursday, February 16 in Corpus Christi. Musicians, venues, and the general public are welcome to attend the free event.

Feb 3

New Texas Border Czar Joins Operation Lone Star Mission

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.

Feb 2

Governor Abbott Highlights Talent-Strong Workforce For 21st Century

Governor Greg Abbott today championed the State of Texas' ongoing efforts to develop and train a highly skilled and educated workforce through the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) grant program at a press conference at Odessa College.

Feb 2

First Lady Abbott, OneStar Foundation Announce 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the Governor's Volunteer Awards, today announced the recipients of the 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards.