News – Press Release

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.

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.