News
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.
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.
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.
Governor Abbott Appoints Simmons As Director Of Institutional Policy And Oversight
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Brandon L. Simmons to serve as the Director of Institutional Policy and Oversight, leading the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas Senate District 4
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 2, 2026 as the special election date for the Texas Senate District 4 seat recently vacated by Senator Brandon Creighton.
Governor Abbott Deploys DPS, Texas National Guard Ahead Of Antifa-Linked Protest
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas National Guard to deploy personnel and tactical assets to Austin ahead of a planned antifa-linked demonstration to protect Texans and their property.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Salado As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Village of Salado for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan To 460 MW Natural Gas Facility In Freestone County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the fourth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 460 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Fairfield, Texas.