News – Press Release

Aug 6

Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr.

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of the Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission, J. Bruce Bugg Jr.

Aug 5

Governor Abbott Files Lawsuit Seeking Removal Of Texas Democrat Caucus Chair Representative Wu

Governor Greg Abbott today filed an emergency petition in the Supreme Court of Texas seeking to remove from office Texas State Representative Gene Wu, the ringleader of the derelict Democrats who fled the state to break quorum.

Aug 5

Governor Abbott Congratulates Eden As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Eden on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.

Aug 5

Governor Abbott Announces Federal Approval Of SNAP Healthy Foods Waiver

Restricts Purchases of Sweetened Drinks, Candy, Beginning April 1, 2026

Aug 4

Governor Abbott Directs Texas Rangers To Investigate Delinquent Texas House Democrats

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate delinquent Texas House Democrats on potential violations of Texas law, including bribery.

Aug 4

Governor Abbott Orders Texas Department Of Public Safety To Arrest Delinquent House Democrats

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the arrest of delinquent Texas House Democrats.

Aug 4

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan To 456 MW Natural Gas Facility In Houston

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement will fund a 456 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Houston.

Aug 3

Governor Abbott Statement On House Democratic Quorum Break

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement outlining the legal consequences that House Democrat members face for breaking quorum, including the potential loss of their seats and felony violations.