News – Press Release
State Of Texas Thanks Dedicated Operation Lone Star Service Members
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 Mineral Wells Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Mineral Wells, Visit Mineral Wells, and Downtown Mineral Wells will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Wednesday, November 29.
Governor Abbott Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today rang the Nasdaq closing bell to celebrate Texas’ economic achievements and milestones during a virtual bell ringing ceremony with Nasdaq, Inc. at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.
Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state emergency response resources ahead of anticipated severe weather moving across Texas this week.
Governor Abbott, President Trump Serve Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Service Members In Edinburg
Governor Greg Abbott and the 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump today thanked and served meals to over 240 Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, and other service members stationed on the border over Thanksgiving for Operation Lone Star (OLS) in Edinburg.
Governor Abbott Honors Bravery Of New DPS Troopers In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated new graduates joining the most elite law enforcement agency in the nation at the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Recruit Class B-2023 Graduation Ceremony in Austin.
Operation Lone Star Cracks Down On Illegal Border Crossings
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.
Texas Again Leads Nation In Annual Jobs Growth
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the state’s jobs economy following the release of October employment data showing Texas continues to lead the nation in annual jobs growth, adding more jobs over the last 12 months than any state in the nation.