News

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland Regarding Executive Order GA-37

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding Executive Order GA-37.

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Delivers Keynote Address At Texas Department of Public Safety Commencement Ceremony

Governor Abbott today delivered the keynote address to the largest graduating class in the history of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Wimberley

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Wimberley will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, August 3

Jul 29

Governor Abbott Fires Back At U.S. Attorney General Garland’s Response To Executive Order GA-37

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement responding to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland's letter regarding Executive Order GA-37, which restricts the transportation of unlawful migrants in Texas due to COVID-19.

Jul 29

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks At Internet Safety Billboard Campaign Launch In San Antonio

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the launch of the R.E.A.L. Friends Don't nationwide online safety campaign in San Antonio.

Jul 29

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Providing Clarity And Uniformity In The State’s COVID-19 Response

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order (GA-38) combining several existing COVID-19 executive orders to promote statewide uniformity and certainty in the state's COVID-19 response. 

Jul 29

Governor Abbott Joins Pro-Life Amicus Brief In U.S. Supreme Court

Governor Greg Abbott today joined a coalition of governors filing an amicus brief in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a pending U.S. Supreme Court challenge to a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Jul 29

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Boerne

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Boerne, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which for 50 years has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, and extended reality (XR) production.