News – Press Release

Apr 30

Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, Texas Delegation Visit Mexico

Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, along with a small delegation from his office, concluded a multi-day official visit to the United Mexican States on behalf of the State of Texas.

Apr 30

Governor Abbott Files Amicus Brief Supporting California Citizens’ Second Amendment Rights

Governor Greg Abbott today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit brought by a coalition of California citizens and the California Rifle and Pistol Association Foundation against the County of San Diego to vindicate their Second Amendment rights.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Passage Of Ethics Reform Legislation

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement after passage by the Texas Senate of Senate Bill 19 (V. Taylor), an omnibus bill that includes multiple initiatives from Governor Abbott’s emergency item on ethics reform.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Directs Texas State Guard To Monitor Operation Jade Helm 15

Following discussions aimed at ensuring Texans are fully informed on Operation Jade Helm 15, Governor Greg Abbott today met with Major General Gerald “Jake” Betty, Commander of the Texas State Guard, and directed him to monitor the Operation.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Statement On Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Cases

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement in advance of the United States Supreme Court hearing oral arguments today in a series of cases over whether states' same-sex marriage bans are constitutional.

Apr 27

Secretary Of State Cascos To Visit Mexico

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos will travel to Mexico City on April 27th-30th to deliver a message of bilateral collaboration on behalf of the State of Texas.

Apr 23

Governor Abbott Meets With Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez

Governor Greg Abbott today welcomed President Juan Orlando Hernandez of the Republic of Honduras to Texas for a meeting and discussion on the Texas-Honduras economic relationship.

Apr 23

Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Senate Early Education Bills

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the passage of several of his priority early education initiatives in the Texas Senate.