News

Apr 29

Operation Lone Star Apprehends Over 239.8K Migrants, Continues To Secure The Border

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 behavior between ports of entry in response to the federal government's unwillingness to address the border crisis.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For May 2022

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $317.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of May.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Approve $495.3 Million In Additional Funding For Operation Lone Star, Border Security Operations

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Committee Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen today approved the transfer of $495.3 million to continue funding Operation Lone Star and critical border operations at other state agencies.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Announces Highly Innovative Fuels Selection Of Matagorda County For eFuels Facility In Bay City

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF)'s selection of Matagorda County as the location of its first industrial-scale eFuels facility in North America.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Bonnen Central Building Dedication At Brazosport College In Lake Jackson

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks honoring the legacy of former Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen at the Bonnen Central Building dedication ceremony at Brazosport College (BC) in Lake Jackson.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce Allocation Of $435 Million In COVID-19 Relief To TRS-ActiveCare

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen today announced the allocation of $435 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) to offset healthcare costs related to COVID-19.

Apr 27

Governor Abbott Lauds Texas Broadband Expansion Achievements In McAllen

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the College of Healthcare Professions (CHCP) in McAllen where he lauded Texas' success in expanding broadband access to communities across the state.

Apr 27

Governor Abbott Announces Teachers Insurance And Annuity Association Corporate Center In Frisco

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) will establish a new corporate center in Frisco, Texas.