News – Press Release

Jul 11

Update On Governor Abbott’s Visit To Brooke Army Medical Center

Governor Greg Abbott today visited Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio where he received additional treatment on the 2nd and 3rd degree burns that he sustained on both legs below the knees and both feet after coming into contact with scalding water.

Jul 9

Statement On Governor Abbott’s Call With President Obama

Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with President Obama who called to offer his condolences for the five officers killed in Dallas on Thursday night.

Jul 8

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties

The federal government today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Public Assistance for Bandera, Bastrop, Brown, Caldwell, Eastland, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Hood, Houston, Jasper, Kleberg, Polk, San Jacinto and Washington Counties.

Jul 8

Governor Abbott Issues Open Letter To Texans

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an open letter to all Texans in the Dallas Morning News following the attack on Dallas law enforcement officers on Thursday, July 7th, 2016:

Jul 8

Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff Statewide In Honor Of Dallas Shooting Victims

Texas flags across the state will be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Dallas police shooting victims on Friday, July 8th, 2016 through sunset on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

Jul 8

Governor Abbott Update On Dallas Shooting

As this evening's tragic shooting in Dallas continues to unfold, Governor Abbott has spoken with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to express his condolences and offer any assistance from the State that the City of Dallas needs.

Jul 8

Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting In Dallas

Governor Abbott released the following statement on the shootings in Dallas.

Jul 1

CDC Reviews Texas’ Zika Virus Preparedness And Response Plan

At the invitation of Governor Greg Abbott, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reviewed Texas’ Zika Virus Preparedness and Response Plan with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Governor's Office, and heard from state health officials about their efforts to protect Texans.