News – Press Release

Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Severe Storms, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a rural area disaster declaration for the severe storms and flooding that took place from April 26-June 5.

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Requiring Texas Hospitals To Collect, Report Healthcare Costs For Illegal Immigrants

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order directing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to collect information on illegal immigrants who use Texas public hospitals for inpatient and emergency care and to report incurred healthcare costs due to the Biden-Harris Administration’s reckless open border policies.

Governor Abbott Deploys State Firefighting Resources As Wildfire Threat Increases

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has deployed state firefighting resources across the state as wildfire threats increase throughout Texas.

Governor Abbott Champions Texas’ Economic Success At Portland Chamber Of Commerce

Governor Greg Abbott last night championed the Texas economic miracle and the unique business opportunities that continue to attract companies to the state during a fireside chat for the Portland Chamber of Commerce.

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Bandera

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Bandera County Convention and Visitors Bureau will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, August 12.

Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Disaster Assistance For Five Additional Counties Following Hurricane Beryl

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the federal government has updated the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include five additional Texas counties now eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program.

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For 18th Congressional District

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 5, 2024 as the special election date to fill the 18th Congressional District seat vacated by the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

Operation Lone Star Victories In Floating Marine Barriers, Busing Cases

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.