News – Press Release

Apr 22

Governor Abbott Congratulates Cuero As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Cuero 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 22

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Paris

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Paris, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Apr 21

Governor Abbott Statement On Attack Of Denton County Commissioner Mitchell

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the attack on Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell and her husband, Fred Mitchell.

Apr 21

Governor Abbott Announces League City Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of League City has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Apr 21

Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Pope Francis

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of Pope Francis:

Apr 18

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration For South Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for South Texas communities impacted by recent rainfall and flooding.

Apr 18

Texas Leads Nation In Job Creation Over Last 12 Months

Governor Greg Abbott today credited hardworking Texans and Texas employers for adding the most jobs in the nation over the last 12 months based on March 2025 employment data.

Apr 17

Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Speaker Burrows, Chairman Creighton, Chairman Buckley On Final School Choice Passage

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, Chairman Brandon Creighton, and Chairman Brad Buckley today celebrated the final passage of Senate Bill 2 in the Texas House of Representatives.