Oct 10

Texas’ “One Pill Kills” Multimedia Campaign Garners Over 1.5 Billion Impressions

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas' "One Pill Kills" multimedia awareness campaign garnered over 1.5 billion impressions since September 2023—nearly double the projected amount—through advertising on social media, podcasts, digital displays, billboards, and other media.

Press Release

Oct 10

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.1 Million In Grants To Bexar County Courts Serving Veterans

Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $1.1 million were awarded to the Bexar County Commissioners Court and Bexar County Misdemeanor Veterans Treatment Court as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations. Presented by TVC today, the funding will provide services to over 450 justice-involved veterans.

Press Release

Oct 9

Governor Abbott Reappoints Sellers As Chair Of State Cemetery Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Sellers as chair of the State Cemetery Committee for a term to expire every two years. The Committee works with the State Preservation Board to adopt rules to manage oversight of the Texas State Cemetery.

Appointment

Oct 9

Governor Abbott Touts Texas Crime Stoppers’ Success At 35th Annual Conference In Waco

Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ ongoing efforts to protect communities and arrest dangerous criminals like Tren de Aragua gang members during his keynote address at the Texas Crime Stoppers 35th Annual Conference in Waco.

Press Release

Oct 9

First Lady Abbott Receives Barbara Bush Legacy Award At Latino Learning Center In Houston

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today received the Barbara Bush Legacy Award from the Latino Learning Center during their annual Humanitarian Awards luncheon at the Grand Foyer Wortham Theater Center in Houston.

Press Release

Oct 9

Governor Abbott Deploys Texas Law Enforcement, National Guard To Florida Ahead Of Hurricane Milton

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has deployed Texas Department of Public Safety officers and personnel and Texas National Guard aircraft to Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida Peninsula.

Press Release

Oct 9

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In New Braunfels

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit with special guest First Lady Cecilia Abbott will be held in New Braunfels on Wednesday, October 16.

Press Release

Oct 9

Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce $50 Million For Hurricane Beryl, Derecho Debris Removal

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Comptroller Glenn Hegar, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen today announced the approval of $50 million to help Texas communities with debris removal across disaster-declared counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl and the Derecho Storm that hit Houston in May 2024.

Press Release