News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Visits National Guard Troops In Weslaco
Governor Greg Abbott today visited the National Guard Armory in Weslaco, TX to deliver cookies, visit with troops and their families and receive a briefing from military officials concerning ongoing border operations.
Governor Abbott Delivers Commencement Address At DPS Recruits Graduation Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered the commencement address for the Department of Public Safety's recruits graduation ceremony in Austin.
Governor Abbott Announces GM Financial Expansion In San Antonio
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that GM Financial will expand operations in Texas by building a financial servicing center in San Antonio, Texas.
Governor Abbott Takes Action To Combat Illegal Border Crossings
With the significant increase in the number of illegal crossings across the Texas border, Governor Greg Abbott today took action in the wake of federal inaction.
Governor Abbott Releases Statement Encouraging City Of Orange To Restore Nativity Scene
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the City of Orange’s decision to remove the Nativity Scene it had placed at City Hall.
Office Of The Governor Awards $15 Million To Texas Military Installations
The Office of the Governor has awarded nearly $15 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program to various military communities across the state of Texas. Under the leadership of Governor Abbott, $30 million was allocated to the DEAAG program in the final budget.
Governor Abbott Addresses 16th Annual U.S. India Chamber Of Commerce Banquet In Dallas
Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address at the 16th annual U.S. India Chamber of Commerce reception banquet where he discussed with Indian-American business owners the merits of living and working in the State of Texas.
Momentum Continues To Build In Support Of State Refugee Security Act
Following Governor Greg Abbott’s work with Senator Ted Cruz on the State Refugee Security Act, which gives states and governors the tools to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that state unless there is adequate assurance that the refugee does not present a security risk, Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX), Chairman of the Terrorism Subcommittee, introduced and filed H.R. 4197, the companion bill to S. 2363 (State Refugee Security Act).