News – Press Release

Operation Lone Star Arrests Drug Smugglers, Seizes Millions In Drugs

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead of Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact the state this weekend.

Texas Named Top Business Climate In America For 2nd Year In A Row

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation for the second year in a row by Site Selection magazine.

Governor Abbott Lauds Texas’ Manufacturing Industry In Corrigan

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the grand opening of the new Corrigan OSB, LLC (“Oriented Strand Board”) facility and lauded Texas’ robust manufacturing industry at the opening ceremony in Corrigan.

Governor Abbott Congratulates Mansfield As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

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

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Leakey

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Leakey, and Visit Leakey will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, November 4 in Leaky.

Governor Abbott Congratulates Rockwall As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

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

Governor Abbott Announces Carrollton Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

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