News

May 8

Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance Following North Texas Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for North Texas communities impacted by severe storms that took place late last month.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott, FEMA Review Council Present Key Emergency Management Reform Recommendations

Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council meeting to deliver recommendations determined by the Council.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Adds Coastal Communities To Severe Weather Disaster Declaration

Announces Additional Joint SBA Preliminary Damage Assessments

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Timmons As District Attorney Of The 31st Judicial District in Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts, And Wheeler Counties

Governor Abbott appointed Leslie Timmons as District Attorney of the 31st Judicial District in Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

May 7

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas A&M University

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $13 million has been extended to Texas A&M University for an expansion of their Cyclotron Institute in College Station, which has provided high-energy heavy-ion particle testing for more than 30 years.

Press Release

May 6

Governor Abbott Further Amends, Renews Severe Storm Disaster Proclamation In May 2026

Governor Abbott Further Amends, Renews Severe Storm Disaster Proclamation In May 2026

Proclamation

May 6

Governor Abbott Highlights $30 Million Philanthropic Investment To Expand Career Training Programs At TSTC

Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a fireside chat at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) highlighting a new $30 million philanthropic investment to expand career training programs across the state.

Press Release

May 6

Texas Leads Nation For March Job Gains

Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas as America’s economic engine with today’s U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment release showing Texas led all states with a gain of 46,800 nonfarm jobs over the month of March.

Press Release