News

May 6

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Denison

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Denison on May 15.

Press Release

May 6

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Two To Texas Real Estate Commission

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Kristi Davis and James B. Goodwin to the Texas Real Estate Commission for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.

Appointment

May 5

Governor Abbott Announces Rockport-Fulton Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Rockport-Fulton has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

May 5

Governor Abbott Recognizes 2025 Travel And Tourism Week In Texas

Record $97.5 Billion Visitor Spending, 62 Million Travelers In 2024

Press Release

May 5

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2025 Small Business Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation officially designating May 4‒10, 2025 as Small Business Week in Texas in recognition of the significant impact small businesses have on job creation and the thriving Texas economy.

Press Release

May 4

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Marlin Water System Outage

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he issued a disaster declaration for Falls County after catastrophic failure to the City of Marlin’s public water system led to water outages and a boil water notice for the community.

May 3

Governor Abbott Signs Landmark School Choice Legislation Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 2, the landmark school choice program that is the largest day-one launch in the country, into law at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.

Press Release

May 3

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In May 2025

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In May 2025