News

Nov 23

Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Winter Weather Threats

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready state emergency response resources in anticipation of potential winter weather threats, severe storms, and flash flooding expected across Texas tomorrow through late Friday night.

Nov 22

Governor Abbott Serves Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Members In Edinburg

Governor Greg Abbott today greeted and served meals to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers and Texas National Guard members stationed on the border over Thanksgiving for Operation Lone Star (OLS) in Edinburg.

Nov 18

Operation Lone Star Escalates Unprecedented Border Security Efforts

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

Nov 18

Texas Again Breaks All-Time Record For Total Jobs

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing Texas experienced the fastest annual jobs growth rate in the 12 months through October 2022.

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Assistance After Severe Storms In North Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration in Northeast Texas counties impacted by severe weather and tornadoes earlier this month.

Nov 17

Governor Abbott Names Pate Chief Of Staff

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Gardner Pate as Chief of Staff, effective today.

Nov 17

Governor Abbott Announces Next In Statewide Small Business Series: Bryan/College Station

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Bryan/College Station on Thursday, December 8.

Nov 17

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Rangers Hosting 2024 MLB All-Star Game

Governor Abbott today congratulated the Texas Rangers on being awarded the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game. Hosted at Globe Life Field in Arlington, this will be the second time the Rangers have been awarded the Midsummer Classic.