News

Sep 15

Governor Abbott Announces Over $4.1 Million In Career Training Grants To Southeast Texas, Panhandle Schools

Governor Greg Abbott announced 16 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $4.1 million have been awarded to 11 schools across Southeast Texas and the Panhandle by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Press Release

Sep 15

Governor Abbott Appoints De Luca To Governor’s Commission For Women

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angelique De Luca to the Governor's Commission for Women for a term set to expire on December 31, 2023.

Appointment

Sep 15

Texas Grows Jobs Faster Than Nation, Hits New Historic Highs

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as America’s jobs leader following the release of August employment data showing Texas again added jobs at a faster rate than the nation over the last 12 months.

Press Release

Sep 14

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Fredericksburg

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Fredericksburg on Thursday, September 21, featuring special guest First Lady Cecilia Abbott.

Press Release

Sep 14

Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.2 Million In Grants To Fort Worth Area Veteran Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 12 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $3.2 million to nine Fort Worth area organizations as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Big Check Tour.

Press Release

Sep 14

Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Manufacturing Might At Schneider Electric In El Paso

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ booming tech manufacturing sector at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Schneider Electric El Paso Plant.

Press Release

Sep 14

Governor Abbott Announces Over $154,000 Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Panhandle

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $154,985 to Workforce Solutions Panhandle by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Press Release

Sep 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Continuing Advisory Committee For Special Education

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Aaron Bangor, Ph.D. and Marissa Esquivel and appointed Tara Pittman Cevallos, Kevin Markel, and Juana “Janie” Melendez to the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. Additionally, the Governor appointed Adrian Guerra, D.M.A. for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.