News

Jan 10

Governor Abbott Announces Marble Falls Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Marble Falls has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Announces $15.4 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced $15.4 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.

Press Release

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Riojas, Boening To Texas Farm And Ranch Lands Conservation Council

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Gilbert “Gilly” Riojas and appointed Russell Boening to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Statement On Sandman Hotel Explosion In Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after reports of an explosion at the Sandman Hotel in Fort Worth.

Press Release

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather Threats

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response) as the state prepares ahead of multiple weather threats over the next several days.

Press Release

Jan 5

Operation Lone Star Ramps Up Historic Response To Biden’s Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Press Release

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Appoints 15 To Governor’s Commission For Women

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gay Gaddis, Kimberly Ratcliff, and Janine Turner and reappointed Gina Bellinger, Gita Bolt, Ashley Cash, Denise Castillo-Rhodes, Cynthia Conroy, Sasha Crane, Maru De La Paz, Angelique De Luca, Amy Henderson, Jinous Rouhani, Nathali Parker Weisman, and Pasty Wesson to the Governor's Commission for Women for terms set to expire December 31, 2025.

Appointment

Jan 5

Texas Wins 2023 State Of The Year

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated that Texas has been named 2023 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine in recognition of the state's best-in-the-nation business climate, economic development leadership, and a "blockbuster 2023 for capital investment and job creation."

Press Release