News

Jul 22

Governor Abbott Calls On NYC Mayor To Turn Attacks On President Biden’s Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement in response to the recent accusations by New York City Mayor Eric Adams attacking Texas' border busing mission to help local border communities.

Jul 22

Operation Lone Star Buses Thousands Of Migrants To Nation’s Capital

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.

Jul 22

Governor Abbott, Texas Music Office Congratulate City of Frisco Being Named Host For 2023 ACM Awards

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office today congratulated the City of Frisco on being named the selected location for the 58th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.

Jul 22

Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas Leading Nation For Job Growth In June

Governor Greg Abbott today applauded the Texas Workforce Commission’s release of June employment numbers showing continued economic expansion as Texas led the nation for jobs added in June, as employers added 82,500 jobs over the previous month.

Jul 21

Governor Abbott Urges U.S. Congress To Pass Critical Semiconductors Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement urging the United States Congress to pass the CHIPS Act of 2022 to promote the research, development, and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the United States.

Jul 20

Governor Abbott Statement On Samsung Expanding Investment In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.'s ("Samsung") decision to potentially increase their historic investment in Texas to include 11 new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Taylor and Austin

Jul 19

Governor Abbott Directs Coordinated State Response To Widespread Wildfire Conditions Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans to remain vigilant during increased wildfire activity this week as the State of Texas continues ongoing coordinated wildfire response efforts through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).

Jul 18

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Investigative Report Into Shooting In Uvalde

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Texas House of Representatives' investigative report into the shooting at Robb Elementary School.