News

May 18

Governor Abbott Celebrates Inaugural Class Of The Texas Tech University School Of Veterinary Medicine In Amarillo

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the graduation of the Texas Tech University (TTU) School of Veterinary Medicine’s inaugural class during TTU’s 2025 Graduation Ceremony.

May 16

Governor Abbott Hosts Taiwan Minister Of Economic Affairs Kuo

Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with the Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs Jyh-Huei Kuo to discuss strengthening robust economic partnerships and new investments in technology between Texas and Taiwan.

May 16

Texas Sets New Records For Total Jobs, Texans Working, Total Labor Force

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the best state for job-creating businesses as Texas again set new records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on April employment data.

May 15

Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Known Fugitive Trevor McEuen

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Trevor McEuen, who failed to appear for his court date while out on bond for capital murder.

May 15

Governor Abbott Congratulates Ingleside As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Ingleside on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

May 15

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To Secretary Rollins Requesting Waiver To Prohibit Unhealthy SNAP Purchases

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins requesting a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service to prohibit unhealthy foods from being purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

May 15

Governor Abbott Announces Over $580,700 In Career Training Grants To Three Metroplex Region Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today announced three career training grants totaling over $580,700 have been awarded to three schools in the Metroplex region to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.

May 15

Governor Abbott Announces Joint SBA Preliminary Damage Assessments For South Texas Severe Storm Damage

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) join state and local partners in conducting joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas communities impacted by last week’s severe storms.