News

May 22

Governor Abbott Thanks U.S. House For Passing $12 Billion Border Reimbursement

Governor Greg Abbott today thanked the United States House of Representatives for designating $12 billion in President Donald J. Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill to reimburse states for the money spent defending the country from former President Joe Biden's border crisis. 

May 22

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Flatonia

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Flatonia, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

May 22

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3,080,000 has been extended to Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc. (TEL U.S.) for their technical training and research and development (R&D) center in Austin. The facility is expected to create more than $30 million in capital investment.

May 21

Texas Leads Nation With Most New Jobs Added Over Last Year

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the No. 1 state in the nation for job creation, adding more new jobs last month and over the last year than any other state.

May 20

Governor Abbott Sworn Into FEMA Review Council

Governor Greg Abbott today was sworn into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council and participated virtually in the first public meeting of the Council to discuss the future of FEMA and its emergency response capabilities. 

May 20

Governor Abbott Honors DPS Troopers At DPS Fallen Officers Memorial In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today honored the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers and Texas Rangers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the line of duty during DPS’ annual Peace Officers Memorial Service.

May 20

Governor Abbott Announces Record-Breaking $46.3 Million In Grants To Serve Veterans And Their Families

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) today announced over $46.3 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants will be distributed to 175 organizations across the state.

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.