News

Oct 26

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Proclamation

Oct 26

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Proclamation

Oct 26

Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Proclamation

Oct 26

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Emergency Personnel To Support North Carolina Recovery Efforts

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional emergency management personnel to North Carolina to continue supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, following a request from North Carolina Emergency Management.

Press Release

Oct 25

Texas Demands Federal Government Crack Down On Tren De Aragua

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

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Congratulates Mineral Wells As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Mineral Wells on being designated as the fourth Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Demands Vice President Harris Declare Tren De Aragua As A Foreign Terrorist Organization

Governor Greg Abbott today demanded Vice President Kamala Harris declare Tren de Aragua (TdA) as a foreign terrorist organization during her visit to Houston, where Jocelyn Nungaray was brutally murdered by members of the Venezuelan gang.

Press Release

Oct 24

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In Career Training Grants To Seven Texas Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today announced seven dual credit grants totaling more than $1,300,000 have been awarded to Texas independent school districts (ISD) to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.

Press Release