News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Call To Stand With Law Enforcement In Texas
To mark the one-year anniversary of the attack on Dallas law enforcement, and in honor of all peace officers across Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott: Toyota’s Grand Opening In Plano Symbolizes The Success Of The Texas Growth Engine
Governor Greg Abbott today will attend the grand opening ceremony for Toyota’s new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas.
Governor Abbott Applauds Rep. Clardy’s Intention To Author Teacher Pay, Recruitment And Retention Legislation With Support From Reps. Deshotel, And Raymond
In the upcoming special legislative session, Rep. Travis Clardy will author legislation that increases teacher pay and gives greater flexibility to administrators in order to recruit and retain the best teachers in Texas public schools.
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen San Antonio Police Officer Miguel Moreno
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas flags in the City of San Antonio to be lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen Officer Miguel Moreno, through July 3rd, 2017.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Huffines, Rep. Goldman’s Intention To Author Mobile Device Preemption Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Don Huffines and Rep. Craig Goldman will author legislation to preempt all local ordinances that regulate mobile devices in vehicles.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Larry Taylor, Rep. Phil King’s Intention To Author School Finance Reform Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Larry Taylor and Rep. Phil King will author legislation to create a school finance commission.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Larry Taylor, Rep. Simmons’ Intention To Author School Choice For Special Needs Students Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Larry Taylor and Rep. Ron Simmons will author legislation seeking to provide school choice for special needs students.
Recognizing Veterans In The Workforce
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) have partnered with the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to launch the “We Hire Vets” employer recognition program.