News – Press Release

Oct 20

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Ending Medicaid Funding To Planned Parenthood In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today appeared on Fox News' America's Newsroom to discuss Texas' decision to eliminate taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood affiliates across the state.

Oct 19

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Participates In Read Across the Globe Effort To Set New Guinness World Rec

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today participated in the worldwide “Read Across the Globe” initiative.

Oct 19

Texas Eliminates Taxpayer Funding To Planned Parenthood Providers

Following the release of gruesome videos filmed at Planned Parenthood facilities, including Gulf Coast in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced his LIFE Initiative to provide greater protections for children in the womb and prevent the sale of baby body parts.

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Releases Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2015-2020

In coordination with the Texas Office of Homeland Security and the Texas Homeland Security Council, Governor Greg Abbott today released the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan (2015-2020).

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To BLM Director Over Federal Land Grab

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Neil Kornze, Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), regarding his agency’s continued efforts to take control of land along the Texas-Oklahoma border—land that has been privately owned and managed for decades.

Oct 15

Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In Bastrop County

As severe wildfires continue, Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Bastrop County, authorizing further mobilization of state resources to assist impacted communities.

Oct 14

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses 18th Annual State Of Texas Breast Cancer Awareness Day Rally

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined HHSC Commissioner Chris Traylor, members of the Texas Legislature, breast cancer survivors and others at the Texas Capitol for the 18th Annual State of Texas Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Oct 12

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To AG Paxton Offering Support To Childress Police Department

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton supporting the Childress Police Department’s decision to display our national motto, “In God We Trust”.