News – Press Release

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Murder Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy

Governor Abbott today issued a statement following the murder of Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Goforth of Harris County late Friday.

Aug 28

Governor Abbott Announces LIFE Initiative In Response To Planned Parenthood Videos

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

Aug 26

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election Date For HD-118

Governor Greg Abbott ordered a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

Aug 26

Governor Abbott Posthumously Awards Texas Legislative Medal Of Honor To Chris Kyle And Ed Dyess

Governor Greg Abbott today posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle and Lieutenant Colonel Ed Dyess.

Aug 25

WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Celebrates First Day Of School With Texas Students And Educators

The Office of the Governor today released a web video following Governor Greg Abbott’s visit to Zavala Elementary School in Austin, Texas on Monday.

Aug 24

Governor Abbott Visits Zavala Elementary On First Day Of School

Governor Greg Abbott today visited and met with kindergarten, first grade and second grade students at Zavala Elementary School in Austin, TX.

Aug 17

Governor Abbott Statement On Vandalism Of San Antonio Synagogue

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the second instance of anti-Semitic and racially-motivated vandalism at a synagogue in San Antonio.

Aug 13

Governor Abbott Statement On Capture Of Suspected Capitol Arsonist

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the capture and arrest of the suspected arsonist who set fire to a vehicle on Capitol grounds late last week.