News – Press Release
Over 100 Texas Sheriffs Back Operation Lone Star
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 activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Directs State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Critical Wildfire Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of critical wildfire conditions anticipated for the Panhandle and West Texas this weekend and into the beginning of next week.
Governor Abbott Named 2024 Texan Of The Year
Governor Greg Abbott last night was awarded 2024 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference for his critical role in propelling the Texas economy to greater heights at an award reception in New Braunfels.
Texas Leads Nation With Jobs Surge In February
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the nation’s undisputed jobs leader following the release of February employment numbers showing jobs surging in Texas as employers added 49,800 jobs in February.
Governor Abbott Directs State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a severe storm system moving across the state this evening.
Governor Abbott Highlights Growing Support For School Choice At Texas Policy Summit
Governor Abbott today celebrated the growing support for school choice for all Texas families during the opening keynote address at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) annual Texas Policy Summit in Austin.
Governor Abbott Announces Appointments To Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the inaugural members of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee (TSIC EC) at an announcement event at the University of Texas Dallas (UT Dallas).
Texas Transports Over 105,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities
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 activity between ports of entry.