News – Press Release

Nov 6

Governor Abbott Announces Amarillo Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

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

Nov 6

Governor Abbott Approves Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan

Governor Greg Abbott today approved the Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2024–2031.

Nov 3

Operation Lone Star Protects America’s National Security

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.

Nov 3

Governor Abbott Meets With Prime Minister Netanyahu, Pledges Full Support Of Israel In Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, and other Israeli officials in Jerusalem to discuss ways Texas can continue to support the people of Israel as they fight to defend their freedom amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Nov 2

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit, honoring veteran small business owners, will be held in San Antonio on Thursday, November 9.

Nov 2

Governor Abbott Travels To Israel, Reaffirms Unwavering Support

Governor Greg Abbott this morning arrived in Israel to reaffirm Texas’ enduring and unwavering support of the State of Israel, the Israeli people, and Israel’s right to self-defense amid acts of war by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas.

Nov 1

Texas Named Top Business Climate In America

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation by Site Selection Magazine.

Oct 31

Governor Abbott Invites Texas Veterans To 2023 Statewide Hiring Fair

Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas veterans, service members, and veteran spouses to participate in the 2023 Hiring Red, White, & You! statewide hiring fair November 1 through November 17.