News

Sep 24

Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Proclamation For Uvalde County In September 2022

Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Proclamation For Uvalde County In September 2022.

Proclamation

Sep 23

Operation Lone Star Increasing Efforts To Combat Growing Fentanyl 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

Sep 22

Governor Abbott Highlights Port Houston’s Vital Role In Texas Economy

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the vital role that Port Houston plays in supporting the Texas economic juggernaut at the Gulf Coast Industry Forum in Pasadena.

Sep 22

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Dumas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Dumas, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.

Press Release

Sep 22

Governor Abbott Congratulates Laredo Economic Development Corporation On Business Growth

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) on its strong record for attracting new jobs and nearly $50 million in capital investments by expanding and relocating companies in Laredo and Webb County in 2021.

Press Release

Sep 21

Governor Abbott Designates Mexican Cartels As Terrorist Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and instructing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to keep Texans safe amid the growing national fentanyl crisis.

Press Release

Sep 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Towery, Hayes To Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Frank Towery Jr. and reappointed Julia Hayes to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2024.

Appointment

Sep 21

Governor Abbott Invites Texas Employers To Apprenticeship Conference

Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas employers from across the state to attend in-person or via livestream the 2022 ApprenticeshipTexas Conference hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) September 22-23 in McAllen.

Press Release