News – Press Release

Oct 18

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of San Benito Police Officer

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a San Benito Police Officer was fatally shot during a vehicle pursuit last night.

Oct 17

Governor Abbott Announces Clear Lake Shores Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Clear Lake Shores, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Lauds Formula 1 As Economic Driver For Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the Formula 1 (F1) Lenovo United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) car presentation in front of the Governor's Mansion in Austin.

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Promotes School Choice Momentum At Texas Capitol

Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans to contact their legislators to voice their support for parent empowerment and expanding education freedom at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Parent Empowerment Rally at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

Oct 15

Governor Abbott Honors Fentanyl Victims, Awareness Advocates In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday honored the hard work of Texas families, loved ones, and community members on the front lines raising awareness of the growing fentanyl crisis plaguing Texas and the nation at the Soles 4 Souls Fentanyl Awareness Walk in San Antonio. 

Oct 13

Governor Abbott, First Lady Abbott Reflect On Hispanic Heritage Month

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today invited all Texans to celebrate the historic achievements of Hispanic Americans and their notable contributions to the state of Texas and the United States as Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end.

Oct 13

Operation Lone Star Constructs More Border Wall To Deter Illegal Entry

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.

Oct 13

Governor Abbott Calls On Texas Legislature To Carry Education Freedom Across Finish Line

Governor Greg Abbott last night called on members of the Texas Legislature to expand education freedom for all Texas students and get school choice across the finish line at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) 2023 Parent Empowerment Leadership Summit dinner in Austin.