News – Press Release

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Demands Vice President Harris Declare Tren De Aragua As A Foreign Terrorist Organization

Governor Greg Abbott today demanded Vice President Kamala Harris declare Tren de Aragua (TdA) as a foreign terrorist organization during her visit to Houston, where Jocelyn Nungaray was brutally murdered by members of the Venezuelan gang.

Oct 24

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In Career Training Grants To Seven Texas Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today announced seven dual credit grants totaling more than $1,300,000 have been awarded to Texas independent school districts (ISD) to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.

Oct 23

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Buda

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Buda, and Discover Buda TX will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on October 30.

Oct 23

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Sweetwater

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Sweetwater on Thursday, October 31.

Oct 23

Governor Abbott Highlights Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths Decrease In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted new data published by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) that shows an almost 20% decrease in fentanyl-related poisoning deaths over the past year.

Oct 22

Texas Dominates As America’s Jobs Engine

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated hardworking Texans and Texas employers on leading all states for jobs created over the last 12 months following the release of employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Oct 21

Governor Abbott Announces Sugar Land Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Sugar Land has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Oct 21

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas & Digital Media Friendly Texas Virtual Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission today announced a combined Film Friendly Texas & Digital Media Friendly Texas Workshop to be held virtually on November 14.