News – Press Release

Nov 29

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Kicks Off The Christmas Season At The Texas Capitol

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott kicked off the 2016 Christmas season at the Texas Capitol this morning by receiving Christmas trees that will soon deck the Capitol’s halls.

Nov 28

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Promotes Small Businesses In Texas

Over the weekend, Governor Abbott discussed what makes Texas the best place to start and grow a business in a series of op-eds that ran throughout the state on Small Business Saturday.

Nov 22

Governor Abbott Releases 2015 Tax Return

In keeping with his pledge to release tax returns each year he serves as Governor, Greg Abbott today released his tax returns for 2015.

Nov 22

Governor Abbott, Senator Cornyn And Congressman Cuellar Request Information On DHS Border Security R

Governor Greg Abbott, Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson requesting additional information on DHS's aerial-based border security resources.

Nov 21

Office Of The Governor Offers Reward In Murder Case Of Police Detective Killed In San Antonio

The Office of the Governor’s Fallen Hero Reward Texas Remembers program has announced a cash reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Detective Benjamin Marconi.

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Death Of San Antonio Police Officer

Cecilia and I extend our deepest condolences to the victim's family and harshly condemn this horrific act of violence. We ask that all Texans join us in praying for the officer's loved ones as they deal with the aftermath of this unimaginable tragedy.

Nov 19

Governor Abbott Attends Unveiling Of The Texas African American History Memorial

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the unveiling ceremony of the Texas African American History Memorial at the State Capitol in Austin, Texas.

Nov 11

Governor Abbott Honors Veterans At Ceremony In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the AT&T Foundation's ceremony for Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.