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Apr 4

Governor Abbott Ceremonially Swears-In Major General Suelzer

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially swore-in Major General Thomas M. Suelzer as Adjutant General of Texas at the Governor's Mansion in Austin.

Apr 4

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Recognizing April 2022 As Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation recognizing April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Texas.

Apr 3

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the death of Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis, who was tragically killed in a fiery crash caused by a suspected drunk driver last night.

Apr 1

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

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $318 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of April 2022.

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Statement On President Biden’s Reckless Decision To End Title 42 Expulsions

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after President Biden announced that his administration will end Title 42 expulsions despite the United States seeing historically high numbers of illegal border crossings

Apr 1

Operation Lone Star Continues To Save Lives, Take Drugs Off The Streets, Apprehend Traffickers

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. 

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the death of Harris County Sherriff's Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was shot while confronting suspected car burglars off-duty last night.

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Delivers Keynote Address At Marine Military Academy Dinner In Harlingen

Governor Greg Abbott last night delivered the keynote address at the General H.M. Smith Dinner at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen.