News

Apr 14

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declarations For Bell, Williamson Counties In Response To Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott has issued disaster declarations for Bell County and Williamson County in response to severe weather that impacted the communities overnight on April 12.

Press Release

Apr 14

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Texas DPS Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Memorial groundbreaking ceremony in Austin.

Press Release

Apr 14

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

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Marlin, 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

Apr 13

Governor Abbott Signs Historic Border Security Memorandum Of Understanding With Nuevo León Governor García In Laredo

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Nuevo León Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda at the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge in Laredo to discuss challenges along the Texas-Mexico border.

Press Release

Apr 13

Governor Abbott Appoints Edwards, Hiner To Correctional Managed Health Care Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brian Edwards, M.D. and Julia Hiner, M.D. to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Apr 13

Governor Abbott Announces 2022 Star Of Texas Nominations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2022 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, are now open.

Press Release

Apr 13

Governor Abbott Announces Arrival Of First Bus Of Unlawful Migrants At U.S. Capitol

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of unlawful migrants bused to Washington, D.C.

Press Release

Apr 12

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $626 Million In Pandemic Food Benefits For Texas Families

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a fourth round of federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits for Texas families with children who temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID-19.

Press Release