News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Highlights New Laws Going Into Effect September 1
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the implementation of several landmark bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that go into effect today, September 1.
Governor Abbott Announces Joint SBA Preliminary Damage Assessments For Houston Apartment Complex Fire
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 join local and state partners in conducting joint preliminary assessments for damage sustained during an apartment complex fire in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood last week.
Governor Abbott, THECB Announce Free College Application Week
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced Free College Application Week Oct. 13-19, 2025.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Heavy Rain Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rain expected to impact the state through Labor Day weekend.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.6 Million In Career Training Grants To Six North Central Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced six career training grants totaling over $1,613,200 to six North Central Texas Schools to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.
Governor Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Hold Rural Healthcare Roundtable, Press Conference
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today participated in a roundtable with Texas rural healthcare stakeholders, followed by a press conference, to discuss rural healthcare initiatives.
Governor Abbott Signs Texas’ Make America Healthy Again Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Texas' Make America Healthy Again legislation - Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and Senate Bill 379 - into law alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Workshop In Odessa
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission today announced a Film Friendly Texas Workshop to be held Thursday, October 16, in Odessa. Communities across Texas interested in pursuing local job creation and economic expansion strategies by becoming Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities are invited to attend.