News

May 31

Texas Establishes Permanent Presence On The Southern Border

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

May 31

Governor Abbott Welcomes Texas National Guard To New Forward Operating Base In Eagle Pass

Governor Greg Abbott today toured Texas’ new Forward Operating Base and welcomed the first 300 Texas National Guard soldiers moving into the base camp in Eagle Pass.

Press Release

May 31

Governor Abbott Adds Five Counties To State Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he added five counties to the state’s disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather.

Press Release

May 30

Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Pro-Business Climate At NYSE Fireside Chat

Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas’ booming economy and the unique business opportunities in the state that allow businesses—large and small—to thrive during a fireside chat at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Summit in Houston.

Press Release

May 30

Governor Abbott Adds Counties To Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024

Governor Abbott Adds Counties To Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024

Proclamation

May 30

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Nursing

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Manny Cavazos, Mary Grace Landrum, and Nancy Lewis to the Texas Board of Nursing for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025, January 31, 2027, and January 31, 2029, respectively.

Appointment

May 29

Governor Abbott Statement On TEA’s New Open Education Resource Instructional Materials

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement in support of the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) new open education resource (OER) instructional materials that were unveiled this morning:

Press Release

May 28

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today raised awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches by proclaiming May 26-June 1, 2024 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas.

Press Release