News

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.

Jul 18

Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Two Additional Counties Following Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request that two additional counties — Hamilton and Travis — be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration following recent catastrophic flooding.

Jul 18

Texas Leads U.S. In Annual Job Creation

Governor Greg Abbott today recognized Texas as the nation’s leader in annual job creation with a gain of 198,300 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months.

Jul 17

Governor Abbott Meets With Impacted Texans, First Responders In San Angelo

Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing and held a press conference at the Spur Arena on Texas’ ongoing response to severe flooding that impacted Texas. Prior to the briefing and press conference, the Governor visited the local Disaster Recovery Center to meet with Texas families, first responders, and volunteers.