News – Press Release
First Lady Encourages Texans To Help Find “A Place To Stay” For Texas Children In Foster Care
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended and addressed concertgoers at the A Place to Stay Concert, featuring music from the newly released album The Foster EP by Texas singer/songwriters Radney Foster and Kyle Hutton. The Foster EP is a collection of songs narrating some of the experiences of children in the Texas foster care system.
Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Of State Operations Center, Authorizes Activation Of Texas Task
As severe weather continues to impact parts of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today elevated the readiness level of the State Operations Center (SOC) from level four (normal conditions) to level three (increased readiness).
Governor Abbott Announces Staff Changes
Governor Greg Abbott today announced David Whitley as the new Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor’s office, replacing Robert Allen, who has been selected as the next President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation. Whitley currently serves as the Governor’s Appointments Director.
Governor Abbott Breaks Ground For TxDOT’s US 281 Expansion Project
Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) US 281 expansion project.
Governor Abbott Attends Ceremony For Charles Schwab Campus
Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the new Charles Schwab North Austin Campus.
Governor Abbott Statement On Multiple Fatality Accident In Uvalde County
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after a car crash involving multiple fatalities took place on Highway 83 North near Garner State Park:
Governor Abbott Applauds Department Of Justice Action Against Sanctuary Cities
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Department of Justice will withhold and claw back federal funds from sanctuary cities that do not comply with immigration laws and enforcement, specifically U.S. Code 1373.
Governor Abbott Joins President Trump For Charter Communications Jobs Announcement
Governor Greg Abbott today visited the White House where he joined President Donald J. Trump and Charter Communications Chair and CEO Tom Rutledge to announce Charter’s commitment to bring thousands of jobs back to America from overseas.