Noticias – Press Release

Governor Abbott Supports New ERCOT Reliability Standard, Market Design

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) supporting the adoption of a reliability standard and new reliability design for the ERCOT market, as more people and businesses move to Texas and energy demand grows.

Governor Abbott Hand-Delivers Letter To President Biden At Border Visit

Governor Greg Abbott today hand-delivered a letter to President Joe Biden, upon his arrival in El Paso for his first trip to the border, calling on him to do his job and secure the border by enforcing federal immigration laws.

Governor Abbott Announces City Of Marshall As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Marshall, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Stopping President Biden’s Attacks On Permian Basin

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Biden Administration removed a plan by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose a discretionary redesignation of the Permian Basin, the nation's most prolific oil field, in its latest semiannual regulatory agenda.

Operation Lone Star Continues Unprecedented Border Mission Into 2023

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.

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

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $344.1 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of January. The allotments are expected to help about 1.6 million Texas households.

First Lady Abbott Announces GRACE’s Third Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host the third annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 9 through January 15, 2023.

Governor Abbott Highlights Legislative Action Needed For Ankle Monitor Violations

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan highlighting the need for legislative action during the 88th Legislative Session to create criminal penalties for parolees who cut off their ankle monitors and prioritize their arrest and apprehension.