News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Vows Unwavering Support For Israel Amid Act Of War
Governor Greg Abbott today strongly condemned this weekend's acts of war against the State of Israel and innocent civilians by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas and vowed comprehensive public safety measures for Israeli and Jewish locations across Texas.
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Spirit Of Innovation At UP.Summit
Governor Greg Abbott today lauded Texas’ spirit of innovation and ways the state continues to cement its position as a global leader in developing cutting-edge technology during a fireside chat at the 2023 UP.Summit at Circle T Ranch in Westlake.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Small Business Credit Initiative
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the opening of the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative (TSBCI) and invited Texas financial institutions interested in participating in the programs assisting small businesses to apply beginning Monday, October 9.
Governor Abbott Announces $610,000 Workforce Education Grant For Foster Youth, Victims Of Sex Trafficking
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Texas Talent Connection grant award totaling $610,000 to support a two-year renewal of a pilot program connecting foster youth and victims of sex trafficking, ages 16-25, to workforce education programs and services to help them find and maintain employment leading to independence and self-sufficiency.
Operation Lone Star Buses Over 50,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities
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.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $5.1 Million In Grants To 15 Alamo, Hill Country Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 19 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $5.1 million have been awarded to 15 organizations in the Alamo and Hill Country area as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Big Check Tour.
Governor Abbott Announces Third Special Session Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Special Session #3 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the special session that begins at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 9.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.3 Million In Career Training Grants To Nine Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 10 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $3.3 million have been awarded to nine schools in the Borderplex, North Central Texas, and Heart of Texas Workforce Development Areas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).