News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Congratulates Fort Worth As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Fort Worth on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas Senate District 9
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 4, 2025 as the special election date for the Texas Senate District 9 seat recently vacated by Kelly Hancock.
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Approval For Healthy Texas Women Waiver
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Healthy Texas Women federal Medicaid demonstration waiver is renewed through June 30, 2030, following approval by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Governor Abbott Announces First Texas Energy Fund Loan To 122 MW Natural Gas Facility
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the first Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement will fund a 122 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Grant To MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $5.3 million has been extended to MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. (MPCA) for an expansion of their production facility in Killeen, which is expected to create more than $150 million in capital investment.
Governor Abbott Directs TWPD, TAHC To Establish Texas New World Screwworm Response Team
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) to establish a joint Texas New World Screwworm Response Team following the recent northward spread of the New World screwworm (NWS).
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Southeast Texas Flood Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding in Southeast Texas through midweek.
Texas Named Best Business Climate In Nation For Third Year In A Row
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being recognized as the Best Business Climate in the nation for the third year in a row by Business Facilities magazine in their 2025 Annual Rankings Report.