News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas’ Motion For Discovery
I commend Attorney General Paxton for continuing to hold the Obama Administration accountable, and I’m confident an investigation would find the Administration knowingly or recklessly misled a Federal Court in issuing thousands of amnesty documents illegally.
Governor Abbott Sets Emergency Special Election For HD-124
Governor Greg Abbott today set an emergency special election for Tuesday, March 31, 2015, to fill the House District 124 seat recently vacated by Senator José Menéndez.
Governor Abbott Visits Midland, Tours Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Governor Greg Abbott visited Midland today as part of his State of the State tour, where he toured Midland ISD’s Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary, meeting with the school’s Superintendent and Principal as well as teachers and students in several classrooms.
Governor Abbott Accepts Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup On Behalf Of State Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the 2014 Governor’s Cup, an award given annually by Site Selection Magazine to recognize the top performing state for capital investment attraction in a season that lasts all year. 2014 was the third year in a row and sixth year since 2004 that Texas has been honored with the award.
Governor Abbott Addresses Greater Houston Partnership Luncheon, Outlines Session Priorities
Governor Greg Abbott today addressed the Greater Houston Partnership Luncheon to share with local business leaders his plans for the state of Texas. . Following his remarks, Governor Abbott visited the School at St. George Place where he toured prekindergarten classrooms and visited with teachers and administrators about the importance of elevating Texas’ Pre-K programs to be among the best in the nation.
Statement By Governor Abbott On Establishment Of North Texas Anti-Gang Center
We must do more to crack down on gang activity and prevent organized crime from taking root across Texas, and this grant is a crucial step toward that goal.
Governor Abbott Statement On President Obama’s Request For Stay On Executive Amnesty Ruling
"The President’s stay request should be denied. A stay is typically granted to have the status quo maintained."
Governor Abbott Statement On 2013 Texas High School Graduation Rate Exceeding National Average
The United States Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics recently released information detailing state-by-state graduation rates in 2012-13, with Texas’ Class of 2013 graduating at a rate of 88 percent and outpacing the national average of 81 percent.