News – Press Release
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.
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.
Governor Abbott Praises Power Of Prayer At Governor’s Prayer Breakfast In Round Rock
Governor Greg Abbott today praised the power of prayer during the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Round Rock in celebration of the National Day of Prayer.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Lancaster
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lancaster, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Texas Ranked Best State For Business 21 Years In A Row
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being ranked the Best State for Business for the 21st year in a row by Chief Executive magazine based on their annual survey of the nation's leading CEOs.
Governor Abbott Commemorates Fallen Peace Officers At Memorial Ceremony In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott last night commemorated the brave men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty at the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Governor Abbott Announces Cedar Park Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Cedar Park has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Texas Arrests Mexican Mafia Gang Member, Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.