News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Announces Grant Awards For Border Zone Fire Departments
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1 million in grant funding through the Border Zone Fire Department (BZFD) program to support professional fire departments along the Texas-Mexico border region.
Governor Abbott Receives Briefing On Coronavirus, Provides Update On Precautionary Measures In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from state health officials on the coronavirus (COVID-19) at the State Operations Center in Austin.
Governor Abbott Announces New Freshpet Manufacturing Facility in Ennis
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Freshpet, Inc. will build a new pet food manufacturing facility in Ennis, Texas.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks During “Be the One” Human Trafficking Awareness Presentation At Luling High School
First Lady Cecilia Abbott delivered remarks at Luling High School as part of a human trafficking awareness presentation for junior and senior students.
Nominations Now Open For The 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
The Governor's Volunteer Awards are administered by the OneStar Foundation, and are an opportunity for the state of Texas to honor those who exhibit excellence in serving their communities.
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At The Longview Sesquicentennial Ball
The Governor highlighted Longview's growth into a thriving community, as well as the profound impact the city had on his own life.
Governor Abbott Establishes Customized Clemency Application For Survivors Of Human Trafficking And Domestic Abuse
Governor Greg Abbott today established a customized clemency application specifically for survivors of human trafficking or domestic violence in coordination with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP).
Governor Abbott Charges Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative With Continued Transformation Of Workforce Development
Governor Greg Abbott today charged the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative, to marshal the combined resources of the three agencies to carry forward the reforms adopted by the 86th Legislature through the passage of House Bill 3 and to identify strategies to address long-term workforce development needs across the state.