News – Press Release

Oct 17

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Andrews

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Andrews, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Oct 16

First Lady Abbott Celebrates Texas Women-Owned Businesses In New Braunfels

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today touted Texas' women-owned businesses and the impact they have on the booming Texas economy at the Governor's Small Business Summit in New Braunfels.

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Small Business Credit Initiative Program’s Approved Financial Institutions List, New Application Process

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the newest list of approved financial institutions participating in the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative (TSBCI) Program is available online as well as a new, simplified application process for financial institutions.

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Spotlights Texas’ Travel, Tourism Industry In Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday spotlighted the impact that the state's growing travel and tourism industry has on the booming Texas economy during a fireside chat with the U.S. Travel Association at American Airlines Headquarters in Fort Worth.

Oct 15

Governor Abbott Congratulates Tyler As Third Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Tyler on being designated the third Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration, Deploys State Firefighting Resources Amid Growing Wildfire Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties in response to increasing wildfire danger and ongoing wildfire activity throughout the state, with more counties added as conditions warrant.

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Recognizes Fentanyl Victims, Raises Awareness In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday recognized Texas families who have lost a loved one to fentanyl poisoning and raised awareness for the growing crisis plaguing the state and the nation at the 2nd Annual Soles Walking 4 Souls Fentanyl Awareness Walk in San Antonio.

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Congratulates Abilene As Second Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Abilene on being designated as the second Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.