News

May 16

Governor Abbott Urges Nation’s Governors To Help Combat Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today urged the nation’s Governors to help support Texas’ unprecedented border security efforts in the wake of President Joe Biden ending Title 42 last week and his continued refusal to enforce federal immigration laws.

Press Release

May 16

Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In May 2023

Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In May 2023

Proclamation

May 15

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In May 2023

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In May 2023

Proclamation

May 14

Governor Abbott Statement On Critical School Choice Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement as the Texas Legislature considers pivotal school choice legislation in the final weeks of the legislative session.

Press Release

May 12

First Lady Abbott Hosts Heart Gallery Event At Governor’s Mansion

First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night hosted a Heart Gallery event with attorney and child advocate Kim Phelan and the Governor’s Commission for Women at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin for members of the Texas Legislative Ladies and Texas Senate Ladies clubs.

Press Release

May 12

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In May 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In May 2023

Proclamation

May 12

Governor Abbott Activates Additional Flash Flood Resources For Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and a heightened threat of flash flooding across the state this weekend.

Press Release

May 12

Operation Lone Star Surges Border Resources As Title 42 Ends

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