News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Welcomes Texas National Guard To New Forward Operating Base In Eagle Pass
Governor Greg Abbott today toured Texas’ new Forward Operating Base and welcomed the first 300 Texas National Guard soldiers moving into the base camp in Eagle Pass.
Governor Abbott Adds Five Counties To State Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he added five counties to the state’s disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather.
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Pro-Business Climate At NYSE Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas’ booming economy and the unique business opportunities in the state that allow businesses—large and small—to thrive during a fireside chat at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Summit in Houston.
Governor Abbott Statement On TEA’s New Open Education Resource Instructional Materials
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement in support of the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) new open education resource (OER) instructional materials that were unveiled this morning:
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today raised awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches by proclaiming May 26-June 1, 2024 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Approval For SNAP Hot Foods Purchases, Replacement Benefits In 5 More Counties
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by recent storms to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits.
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Assistance Approved For Counties Impacted By Severe Storms Over The Weekend
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas to add four Texas counties impacted by severe weather and tornadoes over the weekend to the Presidential Disaster Declaration.
Governor Abbott Remembers Fallen Heroes At Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen.