News – Press Release
Texas Leads Nation In Job Creation Over Past Year
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the No. 1 state in the nation for job creation with more jobs created last month and over the last 12 months than any other state. Texas has now added more than 2.53 million jobs under Governor Abbott’s leadership.
Governor Abbott Appoints Hussenoeder To TexNet Technical Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Stefan Hussenoeder, Ph.D. to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the governor.
Governor Abbott Appoints Young To 62nd Judicial District Court
Governor Abbott appointed Gary Young as judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court in Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, and Lamar Counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session Date, Initial Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 28 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session.
Governor Abbott Statement On President Trump’s Decisive Action
Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement on President Donald Trump’s decisive action:
Governor Abbott Signs Over 600 Critical Bills Passed During 89th Regular Legislative Session
Governor Abbott today signed into law over 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that ensure Texas remains the greatest state in the nation, bringing the total to date to over 600 bills signed into law.
Governor Abbott Signs Over 300 Critical Bills Passed During 89th Regular Legislative Session
Governor Abbott today signed into law over 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that ensure Texas remains the greatest state in the nation.
Operation Lone Star Seizes $2.4 Million Worth Of Methamphetamine
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration 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.