News – Press Release
Operation Lone Star Builds More Border Wall To Protect Texans
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 $4.1 Million In Career Training Grants To Southeast Texas, Panhandle Schools
Governor Greg Abbott announced 16 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $4.1 million have been awarded to 11 schools across Southeast Texas and the Panhandle by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Texas Grows Jobs Faster Than Nation, Hits New Historic Highs
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as America’s jobs leader following the release of August employment data showing Texas again added jobs at a faster rate than the nation over the last 12 months.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Fredericksburg
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Fredericksburg on Thursday, September 21, featuring special guest First Lady Cecilia Abbott.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.2 Million In Grants To Fort Worth Area Veteran Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 12 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $3.2 million to nine Fort Worth area organizations as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Big Check Tour.
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Manufacturing Might At Schneider Electric In El Paso
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ booming tech manufacturing sector at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Schneider Electric El Paso Plant.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $154,000 Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Panhandle
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $154,985 to Workforce Solutions Panhandle by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.8 Million In Grants To East Texas Veteran Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced nine Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $1.8 million were awarded to nine East Texas veteran service organizations as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Big Check Tour.