News – Press Release

Sep 18

Governor Abbott Names Shaffer Director Of The Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office

Governor Greg Abbott today named Jarred Shaffer as Director of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO).

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $250 million has been extended to Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC (Samsung) for their semiconductor fabrication facility in Taylor during a meeting with Samsung executives at the Texas Capitol.

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Hands Out Strait To The Heart Funds To Leander Area Flood Victims

Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund to present checks to families in the greater Leander area impacted by the catastrophic July 4th floods.

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Congratulates Alvin As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

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

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Names Greener Director Of The Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office

Governor Greg Abbott today named Jerome Greener as the Director of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO).

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Carthage

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Carthage on Thursday, September 25.

Sep 16

Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Expand Texas’ Career Training Programs

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed House Bill 20 and House Bill 120 into law to expand career and technical education opportunities for students across Texas.

Sep 16

Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Texans Impacted By Apartment Complex Fire

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for Texans affected by an August apartment complex fire in the Spring Branch neighborhood.