News – Press Release
Texas Grows Jobs Faster Than Nation, Smashing Historic Highs
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength and resilience of the Texas economy following the release of December employment data showing Texas continues to outpace the nation in annual job growth.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Forney
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Forney, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Abbott Statement On DOJ Critical Incident Review Of Robb Elementary School Tragedy
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) release of its Critical Incident Review of the Response to the Mass Shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Medicaid, CHIP Postpartum Coverage Extension To 12 Months
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Texas’ request to extend Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage from two to 12 months after pregnancy.
Texas Transports Over 100,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities
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 Provides Update On State Response Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the State of Texas’ response to severe winter weather conditions expected to impact large portions of Texas this weekend into next week following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin.
Governor Abbott Launches New Tourism Friendly Texas Community Program
Governor Greg Abbott today launched the new Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community program through Travel Texas in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism and invited interested Texas communities to submit a letter of intent to begin the certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces Marble Falls Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Marble Falls has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.