First Lady Blog

March is Women’s History Month!

Greg and I encourage all Texans to join us in celebrating Women’s History Month by honoring the women of the Lone Star State who have made notew

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Welcomes Women Entrepreneurs To Funding Discussion     

AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday delivered welcoming remarks prior to the expert panel discussion on startup and investor funding fo

Amplify Austin!

I am proud to call Austin home! One of my favorite days in Austin is Amplify Austin Day, starting at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 28, through 6 p.m. on

Heart to Heart

Happy Valentine’s Day to all! Now, ladies, let’s have a heart to heart. The most important gift you can give to yourself, to your family

January is National Mentoring Month

If volunteering is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, consider mentoring a foster child or young adult who has transitioned out of foster c

Plan Your Texas Travel Today

Today is National Plan for Vacation Day. Of course, with so many places to visit and so many things to see and do all across this great state, every day is plan your vacation day in Texas!

Celebrating the 2018 Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Honorees

Seven remarkable Texas women were inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame last week, and I am so pleased that the honorees, or their representatives, and their families and friends could join us for the ceremony at a lovely luncheon on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion.

Join the Fight

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas, and today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. I ask that you join us in the fight to protect the vulnerable and end this horrific cruelty.