News – Press Release
Operation Lone Star Stops Drug Smuggling Across Biden’s Open Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing 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.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Houston
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit, honoring women small business owners, will be held in Houston on Thursday, December 7.
Governor Abbott Statement On The Passing Of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the passing of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Charter Communications’ $1.3 Billion Broadband Expansion In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Charter Communications announcing plans to invest $1.3 billion to upgrade and expand broadband infrastructure and technology across Texas in Harlingen.
Governor Abbott Directs State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready state emergency response resources ahead of severe thunderstorms expected to impact the eastern half of Texas tomorrow.
Governor Abbott Announces Hidalgo Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Hidalgo, and the Hidalgo Economic Development Corporation will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, December 5.
Governor Abbott Skydives With 106-Year-Old WWII Veteran
Governor Greg Abbott today skydived with 106-year-old World War II veteran Al Blaschke at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans.
Governor Abbott, First Family Deliver Meals On Wheels On Thanksgiving Day
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, along with their daughter Audrey, today volunteered with Meals on Wheels Central Texas to help deliver Thanksgiving Day meals to homebound seniors in Austin.