News – Press Release

Sep 23

Governor Abbott Announces Over $26 Million Investment In South Texas Infrastructure

Governor Greg Abbott today announced an investment of over $26 million in South Texas airport and water infrastructure projects to stimulate the local economy of the Rio Grande Valley during a ceremony at Mid-Valley Airport.

Sep 23

Governor Abbott Announces New Eli Lilly Manufacturing Investment In Harris County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) will construct five active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facilities, totaling around 1 million square feet in Harris County during a press conference at Generation Park.

Sep 23

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Storm Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather forecasted to pose a threat to Texans across the state this week.

Sep 22

Governor Abbott Congratulates Mexia As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Mexia for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.

Sep 22

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In San Augustine

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of San Augustine, and San Augustine Main Street will co-host a virtual and in-person Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, September 29, in San Augustine.

Sep 19

Governor Abbott Delivers Strait To The Heart Funds To Concho Valley Flood Victims

Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund to present checks to families in the Concho Valley impacted by the catastrophic Fourth of July floods.

Sep 19

Texas Leads All States For Jobs Gained Over Last 12 Months

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the nation’s leader in job creation with a gain of 195,600 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months.

Sep 18

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.4 Million In Grants To Panhandle Veteran Service Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $1.4 million were awarded to seven organizations in the Panhandle as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour.