News – Press Release

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”.

Oct 10

Texas Prevails In Red River Showdown With Oklahoma

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the University of Texas Longhorns’ victory over the Oklahoma Sooners, resulting in 600 meals being served on behalf of Head Country Bar-B-Q to the Capital Area Food Bank in Austin.

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Attends Press Conference Announcing Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Vet

Governor Greg Abbott today attended a press conference announcing the new Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Veteran Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, which will put medically-experienced military veterans on a path to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing without having to start over in training.

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Bets On UT In BBQ Battle With Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin

With the Texas Longhorns playing the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas this Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott is today doubling down on the “Red River Rivalry” by challenging Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin to a TX-OU barbecue wager.

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Orders Capitol Flags To Be Flown Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen Dyess Air Force Base

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the flags on the Texas Capitol building to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the lives and public service of four Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX.

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At UTRGV Hispanic Engineering, Science And Technology Student Leade

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks in Edinburg, TX at UTRGV’s Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) Week Student Leadership Day.