News – Press Release

Jun 17

Governor Abbott Celebrates Vehicle Accessory Group Grand Opening In Mesquite

Governor Abbott Celebrates Vehicle Accessory Group Grand Opening In Mesquite

Jun 17

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Tropical Weather Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of tropical weather activity in the Gulf of Mexico that will begin to impact the state this week.

Jun 14

Operation Lone Star Decreases Illegal Crossings Into Texas By 74%

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue 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.

Jun 14

Governor Abbott Adds Two Counties To State Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he added Hopkins and Titus counties to the state’s disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather that began on April 26.

Jun 13

Governor Abbott Announces $151.2 Billion Economic Impact Of Military Installations In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the Texas economy in 2023 and supported more than 677,022 jobs in communities across the state.

Jun 12

Governor Abbott Announces Recipients Of 2024 Outstanding Women In Texas Government Awards

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Awards.

Jun 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Inaugural Members To Fifteenth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his inaugural appointments to the new Fifteenth Court of Appeals, which was created last year to have exclusive intermediate appellate jurisdiction over appeals involving disputes brought by or against the State and its officers and challenges to the constitutionality of a state statute.

Jun 10

Governor Abbott Lauds Booming Texas Economy At World’s Largest Buc-ee’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today lauded the strength of the booming Texas economy at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the world’s largest Buc-ee’s travel center in Luling.