News – Press Release

Aug 13

Governor Abbott Statement On Austin City Council Decision To Defund Austin Police Department

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following Austin City Council's decision to cut $150 million from the Austin Police Department's budget:

Aug 13

Governor Abbott Visits Lubbock To Hold Briefing With Local Leaders, Provide Update On COVID-19 Response

Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to the city of Lubbock to hold a briefing with legislators and local leaders on the ongoing COVID-19 response in the region.

Aug 13

Governor Abbott Announces New Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing Facility In Kerrville

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. (KMM) will establish a new manufacturing facility in Kerrville.

Aug 12

Governor Abbott Secures Extension Of Federally-Funded COVID-19 Testing Sites In Harris County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended operations for four temporary COVID-19 surge testing sites in Harris County.

Aug 11

Governor Abbott Visits Victoria To Hold Briefing With Local Leaders, Provide Update On COVID-19 Response

Following his visit to Beaumont, Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to the city of Victoria to meet with local leaders and state representatives on the community's ongoing response to COVID-19.

Aug 11

Governor Abbott Holds Briefing With Beaumont Leaders, Provides Update On COVID-19 Response

Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to Beaumont to hold a briefing with local officials and state representatives on the ongoing COVID-19 response in Jefferson County.

Aug 9

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Parks And Wildlife Department Helicopter Crash

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a helicopter carrying three Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) employees and one contract pilot crashed yesterday on TPWD's Black Gap Wildlife Management Area in Brewster County, killing the three passengers:

Aug 8

Governor Abbott Extends State Disaster Declaration For COVID-19

Governor Greg Abbott today extended his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.