News – Press Release
Governor Abbott, Governor Ducey Boost School Choice Support In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today boosted the growing support for school choice in Texas during a media availability with former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Stephenville As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Stephenville 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.
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Assistance For Pauline Road Fire
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state’s request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto and Montgomery counties.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Sweetwater
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Sweetwater, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
First Lady Abbott, OneStar Foundation Announce 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the Governor's Volunteer Awards, today announced the recipients of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards.
Governor Abbott Announces $239 Million In Construction Grants For Mental Health Care In Rural Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is awarding $239 million in construction grants to expand and improve access to inpatient mental health care in rural Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Welder Fire, North Texas Severe Storms
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for South Texas communities impacted by the Welder Fire and a disaster declaration for North Texas communities impacted by severe weather earlier this month.
Governor’s Commission For Women Accepting 2025 Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Nominations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor’s Commission for Women is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame.