News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Announces Over $4.3 Million In Grants To 14 South Texas, Coastal Bend, Harlingen Area Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $4.3 million were awarded to 14 organizations in South Texas, Coastal Bend, and Harlingen areas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s Grants Across Texas presentations.
Governor Abbott Appoints Batson, Syphrett To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Amber Batson and appointed Dan Syphrett to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on August 31, 2027, and August 31, 2026, respectively.
Governor Abbott Directs DPS To Bolster Security Efforts Surrounding Religious Spaces
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to bolster security efforts surrounding places of worship in the wake of the escalation of violent attacks against people and places of faith across the nation.
Governor Abbott Appoints Eckels As Chair Of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Eckels to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term set to expire on November 15, 2027.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Brownwood
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Brownwood will co-host a virtual and in-person Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, October 6, in Brownwood.
Governor Abbott Announces Inaugural Lone Star Ribbon Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that 28 Texas schools are named 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools in recognition of their outstanding academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps.
Texas Economy Expands Faster Than Nation In 2nd Quarter 2025
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of Texas’ robust economy as new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows the Texas economy growing at a faster rate than the nation as a whole.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan To 721 MW Natural Gas Facility In Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 721 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant near Baytown. NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) will build the plant, which is estimated to begin generating power by summer 2028 and will serve the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region.