News – Press Release

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Vote To Ban Sanctuary Cities In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate voted to preliminarily approve a bill to ban sanctuary cities (SB 4) in the State of Texas, one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities:

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Passage Of Ethics Reform Package

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate passed an ethics reform package (SB 14), one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities:

Feb 1

First Lady Cecilia Abbott To Chair 34th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 34th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced that nominations are open.

Feb 1

Governor Abbott Tours Southern Border With DHS Secretary John Kelly

Governor Abbott today toured the U.S.-Mexico border with Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and discussed the importance of strengthening border security.

Jan 31

Governor Abbott Statement On Neil Gorsuch Nomination To The Supreme Court

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court by President Trump:

Jan 31

Governor Abbott Releases 2018-19 Budget That Fully Funds Key Priorities Within Available Revenue

Coinciding with his State of the State address, Governor Greg Abbott today released his budget for the 2018-19 biennium.

Jan 31

Advocates Praise Governor Abbott’s Call For Property and Franchise Tax Reduction

Governor Greg Abbott today listed property and franchise tax reduction as legislative priorities in his State of the State address.

Jan 31

Advocates Praise Governor Abbott’s Call For Expanded School Choice

Governor Greg Abbott today listed expanding school choice as one his legislative priorities in his State of the State address.