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May 24

Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Resources As Severe Weather, Flash Flooding Threaten Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding that is expected to impact areas of Texas beginning today through Wednesday.

May 24

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.

May 24

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.

May 24

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.

May 23

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.

May 22

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.

May 20

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.

May 20

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.