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Governor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Ongoing Wildfire Response Efforts In Abilene

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state's ongoing wildfire response efforts at a press conference following a briefing on wildfire activity from local and state officials in Abilene.

Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting At Robb Elementary School In Uvalde

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

Texas Leads The Nation As Home To The Most Fortune 500 Companies

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas now leads the nation as home to the most Fortune 500 companies, overtaking states like New York and California in the 2022 Fortune 500 list.

Governor Abbott Tours Southern Border, Holds Press Conference Following Border Security Briefing In Eagle Pass

Governor Greg Abbott today toured Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) border security assets along the Texas-Mexico Border and held a briefing and press conference in Eagle Pass on Texas' response to President Biden's open border policies.

Governor Abbott Honors Bravery Of First Responders At Hope For Heroes Gala In Boerne

Governor Greg Abbott last night delivered remarks at the Hope for Heroes Texas Gala in Boerne, honoring the courage and bravery of first responders to protect their communities and their fellow Texans.

Governor Abbott Statement On Federal Court Keeping Title 42 Expulsions

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following a federal court’s preliminary injunction keeping Title 42 expulsions in place.

Operation Lone Star Mission Prepares For Mass Migrant Influx Ahead Of Biden Ending Title 42 Expulsions

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.

Governor Abbott Activates Joint Border Security Operations Center In Preparation For Mass Migrant Influx As Biden Ends Title 42 Expulsions

Governor Greg Abbott today activated the Joint Border Security Operations Center (JBSOC) and directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Military Department (TMD), and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to coordinate Texas’ response to secure the border in preparation for President Biden's reckless decision to end Title 42 expulsions on Monday, May 23.