News – Press Release
Governor Abbott, Secretary Rollins Announce $750 Million For New World Screwworm Protection Facility
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $750 million in a new Domestic Sterile Screwworm Production Facility to combat the northward spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) and protect American livestock producers.
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session #2
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation identifying 19 agenda items for Special Session #2 that begins at 12:00 PM today, Friday, August 15.
Texas Sets New Records For Total Jobs, Texans Working
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state set new records for total nonfarm jobs and the number of Texans working based on July data.
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Remove Squatters From Private Property In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 1333 into law to close loopholes, remove squatters, and defend homeowners' property rights during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Austin Community College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3.6 million has been extended to Austin Community College District (ACC) for an advanced semiconductor manufacturing lab and precision welding program at the Round Rock Campus in East Williamson County.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Tropical Weather Risk
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a tropical weather system expected to impact the Texas Gulf Coast beginning on Friday.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Cedar Park On Earning Grand Slam Of “Friendly Texas” Certifications
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Cedar Park on being the third Texas community to earn the grand slam of “Friendly Texas” certifications, having been designated a Film Friendly Texas, Music Friendly Texas, Digital Media Friendly Texas, and now Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Big Lake
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Big Lake on Thursday, August 21.