News

Oct 4

Governor Abbott Proclaims October 4, 2016 to be National Night Out

Strong, safe neighborhoods are created by community pride, communication between neighbors and an active partnership with law enforcement.

Proclamation

Oct 4

Governor Abbott Proclaims October 2016 to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer and second most common cause of cancer-related death among Texas women.

Proclamation

Sep 26

Disaster Declaration Issued For Atascosa and Wilson Counties

Governor Greg Abbott declares declaration for Atascosa and Wilson counties.

Proclamation

Sep 26

Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting At Houston Strip Mall

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the shooting at a Houston strip mall this morning.

Press Release

Sep 21

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas’ Intention To Withdraw From Refugee Resettlement Program

The State of Texas today sent a letter to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) giving official notice of its intention to withdraw from the federal refugee resettlement program should ORR not unconditionally approve Texas’ state plan by September 30th.

Press Release

Sep 20

First Lady Cecilia Abbott And OneStar Foundation Announce 2016 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipient

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2016 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, and the OneStar Foundation today announced the recipients of this year’s Governor’s Volunteer Awards.

Press Release

Sep 19

Governor Abbott Attends Texas Education And Workforce Summit

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative’s inaugural Education and Workforce Summit in Austin.

Press Release

Sep 15

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Promotes Texanthropy At Lubbock Service And Leadership Symposium

First Lady Cecilia Abbott traveled to Lubbock today to participate in the Lubbock Service and Leadership Symposium, the third and final summit of the 2016 Texas Nonprofit Summit Series.

Press Release