News

Oct 20

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Four To Commission On Jail Standards

Governor Greg Abbott named Kelly Rowe as chair of the Commission on Jail Standards.

Press Release, Appointment

Oct 19

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In October 2025

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In October 2025

Proclamation

Oct 19

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In October 2025

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In October 2025

Proclamation

Oct 19

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Flooding Disaster Proclamation In October 2025

WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on July 4, 2025, as amended and renewed in a subsequent proclamations, certifying that the heavy rainfall and flooding event that began on July 2, 2025, that included heavy rainfall and flash flooding, caused widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in several counties;

Proclamation

Oct 17

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At 2025 Texas Nuclear Summit

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks on Texas leading the nuclear renaissance in America and received the "Atomic Texan Award" at the 2025 Texas Nuclear Summit. 

Press Release

Oct 17

Governor Abbott Mobilizes Additional State Wildfire Response Resources Amid Ongoing Fire Danger

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize additional state wildfire response resources amid ongoing fire danger across large portions of the state.

Press Release

Oct 17

Governor Abbott Deploys Texas Emergency Management Resources To Support Alaska Flood Recovery

Governor Greg Abbott announced that he deployed Texas emergency management resources to Alaska to assist with ongoing flood recovery efforts, following a request from Alaska’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

Press Release

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Presented With “Champion For Choice Award” Following Historic Texas School Choice Victory

Governor Greg Abbott last night accepted the John T. Walton Champion for Choice Award from the American Federation for Children in recognition of the Governor’s leadership in delivering the largest day-one school choice program in America.

Press Release