News

Jan 29

Governor Abbott Directs State Agencies To Coordinate With Trump Administration On Border, Homeland Security

Governor Greg Abbott today issued five Executive Orders directing state agencies to partner with the Trump Administration to assist in their border and homeland security operations to protect Americans.

Jan 29

Governor Abbott Announces New Summit Next Gen Facility In Harris County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Summit Next Gen, LLC (“Summit Next Gen”) in Harris County as a qualified project under the new Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. Summit Next Gen will open a world-class sustainable aviation fuel manufacturing and refining facility along the Texas Gulf Coast, which will be the largest ethanol-to-jet fuel production facility announced to date in North America. The project will create more than $1.6 billion in capital investment.

Jan 28

Governor Abbott Readies Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flood Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to ready additional state emergency response resources ahead of potential heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in parts of the state on Wednesday and Thursday.

Jan 28

Governor Abbott Congratulates Corsicana As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Corsicana 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.

Jan 28

Texas Dominates Nation In Job Creation For Third Year In A Row

Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas as America's undisputed jobs leader for the third year in a row, with more jobs added in Texas in 2024 than in any other state.

Jan 28

Governor Abbott Directs DPS To Deploy Tactical Strike Teams To Support Homeland Security Operations

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to deploy tactical strike teams to support the Trump Administration’s homeland security operations to locate and arrest criminal illegal immigrants in the state.

Jan 27

Governor Abbott Honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Governor Greg Abbott today honored the millions of people killed during the Holocaust by lighting the Governor's Mansion yellow in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Jan 27

Governor Abbott Announces 2025 State Of The State Address

Live Statewide Telecast On Sunday, February 2 At 5:00 PM CT