News – Press Release

Jul 22

Governor Abbott Thanks Fellow Governors For Support Following Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today thanked his fellow Governors across the country for providing critical emergency response and recovery resources to Texas following a request for support after devastating flooding across the state.

Jul 22

Governor Abbott Announces 2025 Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Honorees

Governor Greg Abbott today announced five extraordinary women to be inducted this year into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding achievements and for changing the course of Texas history.

Jul 22

Governor Abbott Announces Harlingen Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Harlingen has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Jul 21

Governor Abbott Hosts Spanish Ambassador Moreno Bau At Texas Capitol

Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with Spanish Ambassador to the United States Ángeles Moreno Bau at the Texas Capitol to discuss strengthening the economic relationship between Spain and Texas.

Jul 21

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Waxahachie

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Waxahachie on Thursday, July 24. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business.

Jul 21

Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.8 Million In Job Training Grants To Dallas College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant awards totaling more than $3.8 million to Dallas College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to help train students for specialized jobs.

Jul 19

Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Disaster Assistance For Two Additional Texas Counties Following Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the federal government has updated President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration to include Hamilton and Travis counties in response to the recent flooding across Texas.

Jul 18

Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Fort Worth Apartment Fire

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for Texans who were impacted by an apartment complex fire in Fort Worth last month.