News

May 1

Texas Wins 2025 Prosperity Cup For New Business Investments

Wins "Triple Crown Trophy" For Best Economy In The Nation

Apr 30

Governor Abbott Highlights Texas’ Deadly, Broken Bail System In Houston

Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable and press conference at Crime Stoppers of Houston to highlight Texas' deadly and broken bail system to ensure dangerous criminals are kept behind bars.

Apr 30

Governor Abbott Congratulates McKinney As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of McKinney on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding expected to impact the state through the week.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Condemns City Of San Marcos Antisemitic Resolution

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the City of San Marcos condemning its proposed antisemitic resolution openly flouting Texas state law.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Promotes Bail Reform At Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition Conference

Governor Greg Abbott today emphasized the need to fix Texas’ deadly and broken bail system and highlighted the continued state and local partnership to secure the border during the Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition’s 20th Annual Spring meeting in Austin.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Joins President Trump’s FEMA Review Council

Governor Greg Abbott today thanked President Donald J. Trump for his appointment to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, a bipartisan group tasked with reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency management and disaster response system.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Five To Lower Colorado River Authority

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Curtis Ford, Aden Lasseter, Mark Mayo and reappointed Robert “Bobby” Lewis and Margaret “Meg” Voelter to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.