News

Mar 22

Governor Announces Services For Victims Of The Sutherland Springs Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of more than $2.3 million in grant funding to support the long-term recovery efforts of survivors of the Sutherland Springs shootings.

Press Release

Mar 22

Governor Abbott Submits Opportunity Zone Designations To The U.S. Treasury Department

Governor Greg Abbott has submitted the state's Opportunity Zone designations to the U.S. Treasury Department to encourage long-term investment in eligible Texas communities.

Press Release

Mar 21

Governor Abbott Names Dunn As Chair Of The Texas Workforce Investment Council

Governor Abbott has named Mark Dunn chair of the Texas Workforce Investment Council.

Appointment

Mar 21

Governor Abbott To Lead Business Development Mission To India

Governor Greg Abbott will lead a business mission to India from March 22nd – 30th. Over the course of the week, the Governor will visit the cities of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Agra and New Delhi. During the trip, Governor Abbott will meet with CEOs, company executives and officials from the Indian government to promote business development and encourage investment in Texas.

Press Release

Mar 20

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Joins Volunteers For Hurricane Harvey Rebuild Effort In Houston

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited a home in Southeast Houston where she joined volunteers from the Rebuild Texas Fund, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, 4B Disaster Response Network and Eight Days of Hope in helping to rebuild a home damaged by Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Mar 20

Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening Of New Interamerican Foods Corporation La Moderna Plant

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening of Interamerican Foods Corporation's new La Moderna plant in Cleburne, Texas.

Press Release

Mar 20

Governor Abbott Announces Smith & Nephew Adding New Jobs In Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Smith & Nephew, Inc. has selected its Fort Worth facility to locate a $29 million project.

Press Release

Mar 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Bugg To State Preservation Board

Governor Abbott has appointed Alethea Swann Bugg to the State Preservation Board for a term to expire on February 1, 2019.

Appointment