News – Press Release
Operation Lone Star Surges To Stop Illegal Entry Of Large Groups
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together 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.
Governor Abbott Highlights Texas’ Historic Border Security Mission In Corpus Christi
Governor Greg Abbott last night highlighted Texas’ unprecedented border security mission and the comprehensive, statewide operation to crack down on the dangerous Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) at the South Texas Property Rights Association’s (STPRA) annual meeting in Corpus Christi.
Texas Outperforms U.S. In Annual Job Growth Rate
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the unrivaled strength of the Texas economy following the release of September employment data showing Texas again outpaced the nation in annual job growth rate with 327,400 nonfarm jobs added over the last 12 months.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Andrews
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Andrews, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
First Lady Abbott Celebrates Texas Women-Owned Businesses In New Braunfels
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today touted Texas' women-owned businesses and the impact they have on the booming Texas economy at the Governor's Small Business Summit in New Braunfels.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Small Business Credit Initiative Program’s Approved Financial Institutions List, New Application Process
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the newest list of approved financial institutions participating in the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative (TSBCI) Program is available online as well as a new, simplified application process for financial institutions.
Governor Abbott Spotlights Texas’ Travel, Tourism Industry In Fort Worth
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday spotlighted the impact that the state's growing travel and tourism industry has on the booming Texas economy during a fireside chat with the U.S. Travel Association at American Airlines Headquarters in Fort Worth.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Tyler As Third Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Tyler on being designated the third Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.