News

Jul 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Coleman Byars To 97th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Trish Coleman Byars to the 97th Judicial District Court in Archer, Clay, and Montague counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2024, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jul 24

Governor Abbott Defends Texas’ Authority To Secure The Border

Governor Greg Abbott today defended Texas’ right to secure the border through the recent deployment of floating marine barriers in the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass as part of the state's unprecedented response to America’s ongoing border crisis.

Press Release

Jul 21

Governor Abbott Meets With French President Macron, Indian Prime Minister Modi

Last Friday, Governor Greg Abbott joined First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson in Paris for the final stop of an economic development mission to Germany, the United Kingdom, and France.

Press Release

Jul 21

Operation Lone Star Combats President Biden’s Humanitarian Crisis

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.

Press Release

Jul 21

Texas Dominates Nation In Annual Job Creation

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the dominance of the state’s jobs economy following the release of June employment data showing that Texas again leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months.

Press Release

Jul 19

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Stephenville

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Stephenville on Thursday, July 27.

Press Release

Jul 18

Operation Lone Star Statement On Orders Addressing Illegal Crossings

The Office of the Governor today issued a joint statement from Texas Border Czar Mike Banks, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, and Texas Adjutant General Major General Thomas Suelzer following reporting on directives given under Operation Lone Star.

Press Release

Jul 15

Governor Abbott Signs Economic Development Statement Of Intent With French Minister Becht

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday signed an economic development Statement of Intent with the French Minister for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and Foreign Nationals Abroad Olivier Becht while in Paris to promote business investments, job creation, and innovation in both France and Texas.

Press Release