News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million In Grants To West Texas, El Paso Area Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $2.4 million were awarded to seven organizations in the El Paso and West Texas areas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour.
Governor Abbott Announces Additional SBA Assistance Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a rural area disaster declaration for the catastrophic flooding that took place in July.
Governor Abbott Signs Law Banning Sharia Compounds In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed House Bill 4211 into law to ban residential property developments, like EPIC City, from creating Sharia compounds and defrauding and discriminating against Texans.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of West Texas Severe Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms that could impact West Texas over the weekend.
Governor Abbott Announces $20,000 Reward For Information On Harris County Stabbing
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the identification and subsequent arrest of the person or persons involved in the September 22, 2023 fatal stabbing of Austin Kanuch.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.9 Million In Grants To Gulf Coast, Houston Area Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.9 million were awarded to 38 organizations in the Southeast Texas Gulf Coast and Houston area as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour.
Governor Abbott Requests Additional SBA Assistance Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today requested a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) rural area disaster declaration for the catastrophic flooding that took place over the July 4th weekend across the state.
Governor Abbott Announces 2025 Lex Frieden Employment Award Winners
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the 2025 winners of the Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) for their commitment to hiring and supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities.