News – Press Release

Aug 12

Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Use Energy Responsibly As Statewide Demand Grows

Governor Greg Abbott today urged all Texans to use energy responsibly during peak hours – between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM – to combat the growing statewide demand for electricity.

Aug 5

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Voter ID Law

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Fifth Circuit Court issued its decision on Texas’ voter ID law:

Aug 4

Governor Abbott Files Amicus Brief In Support Of Houston Businesses Suing Over Increased Regulatory

Governor Greg Abbott today filed an amicus brief in support of Houston businesses suing to stop their city council’s unlawful attempt to impose increased regulatory burdens.

Aug 4

Governor Abbott Statement On Gulf Coast Planned Parenthood Video

Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement after another video featuring Planned Parenthood’s Houston Gulf Coast Clinic surfaced:

Aug 3

Governor Abbott Statement On President Obama’s Environmental Proposal

Governor Greg Abbott responded to President Obama’s announcement today of an environmental rule imposing steep cuts on greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. power plants.

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Announces LiveOps Headquarters Relocation From California To Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that LiveOps, the global leader in cloud contact center and customer service solutions, will relocate its corporate headquarters from Redwood City, California to Cedar Park, Texas.

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Meets With Czech Ambassador Petr Gandalovič

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Petr Gandalovič, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, to discuss the promotion of trade and investment between the Czech Republic and South Texas.

Jul 29

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Border Security On The Sean Hannity Show

Governor Greg Abbott spoke with FOX News radio host Sean Hannity today to discuss how Texas is stepping up to secure our border in the wake of federal government inaction by signing into law the most comprehensive border security plan in the nation.