News

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For North Texas Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for North Texas communities impacted by tornadoes, thunderstorms, and damaging straight-line winds that occurred earlier this month.

Press Release

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To OneStar National Service Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Grace Yocum to the OneStar National Service Commission for a term set to expire on March 15, 2026.

Appointment

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Congratulates Freeport As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Freeport on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Congratulates Freeport As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Freeport on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Congratulates Freeport As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Freeport on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Appointment

Mar 17

Texas Adds More New Jobs Than Any Other State In Last Year

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas leading the nation in job creation over the month and over the year following the release of January employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Press Release

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To OneStar Foundation

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kathy Kabell and Rev. Moises Molina and appointed John Fisher to the OneStar Foundation for terms set to expire on March 15, 2028.

Appointment

Mar 17

Thanks To President Trump’s Border Crackdown, Texas Can Now Close A Jail Booking Facility In Jim Hogg County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has begun the process to close the Operation Lone Star jail booking facility in Jim Hogg County thanks to President Donald Trump’s decisive and swift leadership on the border crisis that has led to historically low illegal immigration

Press Release