News – Press Release
Texas Again Leads Nation For Annual Jobs Growth
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers on again leading all 50 states for annual jobs growth following the release of employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Governor Abbott Grants Temporary Waiver To Comptroller’s Office For Texas Wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott today announced he granted a waiver to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as Texas continues surging all available resources to support Texans and communities impacted by wildfires across the state.
Texas Marks Third Anniversary Of 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.
Texas Celebrates Record Highs For Jobs, Labor Force
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the Texas economy following the release of January employment data showing continued jobs momentum as Texas again set new highs for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force.
Governor Abbott Statement On President Biden’s 2024 State Of The Union
Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement following President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $491,000 Job Training Grant To Collin College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $491,280 has been awarded to Collin College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Announces Joint SBA Preliminary Damage Assessments For Panhandle Wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) join state and local partners to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments in communities impacted by wildfires to determine if Texas meets the threshold for additional federal disaster assistance.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $553,000 In Career Training Grants To San Antonio Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $553,000 have been awarded to three San Antonio area schools by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).