News – Press Release

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Announces $133 Million In Local Criminal Justice And Victim Services Grants

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the award of $133 million in criminal justice and victim services grants to local law enforcement agencies, domestic violence shelters, child sex trafficking victims programs and other governmental and non-profit agencies across Texas.

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Hosts Reception Honoring 2015 National Teacher Of The Year Shanna Peeples

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception honoring 2015 National Teacher of the Year Shanna Peeples.

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Four Dyess Airmen In Afghanistan

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the crash a C-130J in Afghanistan that resulted in the death of four Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas.

Oct 1

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses United Way Of Williamson County Community Impact Summit On Educa

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today addressed the United Way of Williamson County Community Impact Summit on Education.

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Urges DHS To Provide Additional Border Security Resources

Following recent U.S. Border Patrol reports, Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson requesting immediate action due to the significant increase of illegal border crossings.

Sep 29

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors 2015 Governor’s Small Business Award Winners

First Lady Cecilia Abbott was in Houston today to talk about the important role that women-owned small businesses play in the success of our state’s economy.

Sep 28

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the National Association of Women Business Owners (N

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) 2015 National Conference in San Antonio, Texas, the top metropolitan area in the nation for women-owned firms.

Sep 28

ICYMI: Governor Abbott: My Goal Is To Make Texas The No. 1 State For Women-Owned Businesses

Governor Greg Abbott's Op-Ed in Forbes: My Goal Is To Make Texas The No. 1 State For Women-Owned Businesses