News

Apr 22

Texas Joins Largest-Ever U.S. Business Delegation To Hannover Messe 2016

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism today announced it will be part of the largest-ever United States delegation to participate in Hannover Messe 2016,

Apr 21

Governor Abbott Accepts Distinguished Leader Award From Susan B. Anthony List

Governor Greg Abbott today received the Distinguished Leader Award at the Susan B. Anthony List’s 9th annual Campaign For Life Gala in Washington, D.C.

Apr 21

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

Governor Greg Abbott is reminding all Texans that they will be able to purchase emergency preparation supplies tax free this weekend.

Apr 20

Governor Abbott Accepts Consumer Technology Association’s Innovation Champion Award

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Digital Patriots Dinner in Washington, D.C., to accept the Innovation Champion Award on behalf of the State of Texas.

Apr 20

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Meals On Wheels Texas Annual State Conference

First Lady Cecilia Abbott attended and delivered remarks today at the Meals on Wheels Texas Annual State Conference in Waco.

Apr 19

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Executive Amnesty Lawsuit On TheBlaze

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday appeared on Dana, hosted by TheBlaze TV’s Dana Loesch, to discuss the Texas-led lawsuit against the Obama Administration’s executive amnesty now before the Supreme Court.

Apr 18

Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In Texas Counties

As severe weather continues across the State of Texas, Governor Abbott today declared a state of disaster in the following Texas Counties: Austin, Bastrop, Fort Bend, Colorado, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Waller and Wharton.

Apr 16

Governor Abbott Announces Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Severe Weather Impacts

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) will be elevated to Level 3 activation at 7:00 A.M. CT, Sunday, April 17th as heavy rain and potential flooding is forecasted to impact parts of Texas.