News

Oct 1

Governor Abbott, THECB Release Healthcare Workforce Task Force Recommendations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of the Healthcare Workforce Task Force's comprehensive report with their recommendations to address healthcare workforce shortages in Texas to meet the demands of our growing state.

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Announces Over $8.2 Million In Grants To Central Texas Veteran Service Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 37 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $8.2 million were awarded to 31 organizations in Central Texas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Raises Awareness For Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl to save more lives.

Oct 1

First Lady Abbott Highlights Texans Helping Texans At Texas Child Care Administrator’s Conference In Round Rock

First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday highlighted the importance of helping the most vulnerable in our state, particularly children, during her welcome remarks at the annual Texas Child Care Administrator's Conference hosted by The Texas Center for Child and Family Studies in Round Rock.

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas Stock Exchange At Governor’s Mansion

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the Texas Stock Exchange (TSXE) and the state’s historic economic milestones during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Calls For Statewide Day Of Observance To Honor Victims Of October 7th Terrorist Attacks In Israel

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation calling for a statewide moment of silence at 7:00 AM CDT on October 7, 2024, to honor the victims whose lives were tragically taken due to the acts of war committed by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas and in remembrance for those who are still held hostage to this day.

Sep 27

Texas Ramps Up Efforts To Target Dangerous Tren De Aragua

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

Sep 27

Texas Economy Expands Faster Than Nation

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the Texas economy expanding faster than the nation in 2023 following the release of data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).