News – Press Release
Operation Lone Star Combats President Biden’s Humanitarian Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.
Texas Dominates Nation In Annual Job Creation
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the dominance of the state’s jobs economy following the release of June employment data showing that Texas again leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Stephenville
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Stephenville on Thursday, July 27.
Operation Lone Star Statement On Orders Addressing Illegal Crossings
The Office of the Governor today issued a joint statement from Texas Border Czar Mike Banks, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, and Texas Adjutant General Major General Thomas Suelzer following reporting on directives given under Operation Lone Star.
Governor Abbott Signs Economic Development Statement Of Intent With French Minister Becht
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday signed an economic development Statement of Intent with the French Minister for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and Foreign Nationals Abroad Olivier Becht while in Paris to promote business investments, job creation, and innovation in both France and Texas.
First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Celebrate Texas’ Historic Partnership With France
First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday visited the historic Texas Embassy in Paris and met with business executives and foreign officials to strengthen the economic partnership with France.
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Extension For Major Disaster Declaration Deadline For June Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday sent a letter requesting an extension of the deadline to submit a Major Disaster Declaration request from the federal government following a series of severe storms and deadly tornadoes that impacted communities across Texas last month.
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional Wildfire Response Resources To Llano County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state firefighting resources overnight to support local officials responding to wildfire activity in Llano County.