News – Press Release
FEMA Again Amends Disaster Declaration
On Friday evening, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) amended the notice of a major disaster declaration for the state of Texas which they issued on May 29th, 2015.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott: The Texas ‘Economic Miracle’ Is Far From Finished
Freedom is the intangible but very real promise of Texas that encourages businesses to grow in the Lone Star State.
Governor Abbott Adds 6 Counties To Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in 6 additional counties, bringing the total number of counties under Texas’ state disaster declaration to 110.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott: Congress And Governors: Just Say No To Obamacare
I am calling on members of Congress and my fellow governors across the country to show some political spine and just say no to Obamacare.
Governor Abbott Signs State Budget Into Law
Governor Greg Abbott today signed HB 1, the General Appropriations Act, into law. Upon signing the 2016-2017 budget, Governor Abbott released the following statement:
Governor Abbott Addresses Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber Of Commerce 35th Annual Awards Lunch
Governor Greg Abbott today attended and addressed the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Awards Luncheon to discuss with area business leaders the many reasons why Texas remains the leading state for liberty and economic opportunity.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Supreme Court Decision To Uphold Same-Sex Divorce
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the divorce of a same-sex couple in Austin, TX.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors 2015 Governor’s Small Business Awards Winners
First Lady Cecilia Abbott honored the winners of the 2015 Governor’s Small Business Awards this week, emphasizing the important role small businesses play in the success of Texas’ economy. Both events were hosted by the Texas Governor’s Office and the Texas Workforce Commission.