News – Press Release
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Praises Child Care Collaborative In Central Texas, Encourages Others
As part of their recently announced Network of Nurture Initiative, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Department of Family and Protective Services Commissioner Hank Whitman today sent a letter to foster child placement providers across Texas praising an initiative that Fostering Hope Austin (FHA) and the Heart Gallery of Central Texas have launched to address the need for babysitting and short-term child care.
Governor Abbott Speaks With Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly
Governor Greg Abbott today held a call with United States Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly to discuss border security in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding For Dallas Law Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) within the Office of the Governor has awarded the City of Dallas more than $1 million dollars in grant funds to be used for personal protective equipment including ballistic helmets and bullet proof vests.
Governor Abbott Champions School Choice At Annual Education Rally
Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Texas School Choice Week Rally where he promoted school choice as “not just a Republican issue or a Democrat issue – it is a civil rights issue.”
Governor Abbott To Travis County Sheriff: Reverse Sanctuary Policy Or Lose Funding
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez strongly urging her to reverse her policy directive forbidding Travis County Sheriff’s Office employees from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests.
Study Shows Texas Continues To Make Major Progress In Bringing High-Speed Internet To More Schools A
Since launching the Texas Classroom Connectivity Initiative, Texas has made significant progress in its ongoing effort to expand access to high-speed Internet in public schools statewide, according to EducationSuperHighway’s annual “State of the States” on K-12 broadband connectivity.
First Lady And DFPS Commissioner Announce Network Of Nurture Initiative
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Hank Whitman today sent a letter to faith partners across Texas asking them to join with DFPS in the new year to help provide support to youth and families in the child welfare system.
Governor Greg Abbott Recognizes Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Governor Greg Abbott today expressed his gratitude to those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe and asked that all Texans join him in showing their appreciation for our peace officers.