News

Jan 19

Governor Abbott Touts Texas Exceptionalism At Texas Public Policy Foundation Policy Orientation

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas Public Policy Foundation Policy Orientation in Austin where he touted the values that make Texas the best state to live, work, and raise a family – including individual liberty, personal responsibility, economic advancement, and free enterprise.

Press Release

Jan 18

Governor Abbott Statement On Rolling Pines Fire In Bastrop County

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement regarding the Rolling Pines fire in Bastrop County

Press Release

Jan 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Seven to Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Deborah "Debbie" Carlisle, Kyle Cox, Angela "Angie" Panzica, and Jaime Thomas and reappointed Scott McAvoy and Randell Resneder to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Williams and Wright to Permanent School Fund Corporation Board of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Todd A. Williams and Brad Wright to the Permanent School Fund Corporation Board of Directors, to terms that will expire as provided by Senate Bill 1232 of the 87th Legislature.

Appointment

Jan 18

Governor Abbott Announces $1 Million In Texas Talent Connection Grants

Funding supports a two-year pilot to connect foster youth and young adult victims of sex trafficking to workforce education programs and employment

Press Release

Jan 15

Governor Abbott Statement On Ongoing Hostage Situation At Congregation Beth Israel In Colleyville

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement in response to the ongoing hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville.

Press Release

Jan 14

Governor Abbott, TDEM Ready State Resources In Response To Elevated Fire Weather Throughout Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready resources in response to increased fire weather conditions across the state this weekend.

Press Release

Jan 14

Texas Wins Three Deal Of The Year Awards From Business Facilities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas received three Deal of the Year awards from Business Facilities magazine, recognizing the Lone Star State's exceptional economic environment for corporate relocations, expansions, and new projects.

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