News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Announces $15.4 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $15.4 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.
Governor Abbott Statement On Sandman Hotel Explosion In Fort Worth
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after reports of an explosion at the Sandman Hotel in Fort Worth.
Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response) as the state prepares ahead of multiple weather threats over the next several days.
Operation Lone Star Ramps Up Historic Response To Biden’s Border Crisis
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.
Texas Wins 2023 State Of The Year
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated that Texas has been named 2023 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine in recognition of the state's best-in-the-nation business climate, economic development leadership, and a "blockbuster 2023 for capital investment and job creation."
Governor Abbott Statement On NYC Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Transporting Migrants
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following New York City Mayor Eric Adams announcing a lawsuit against bus companies participating in Texas' migrant transportation mission.
First Lady Abbott Announces GRACE’s Fourth Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host the fourth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 8 through January 14, 2024.
Governor Abbott Recognizes January 2024 As Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today encouraged Texans to educate themselves and their loved ones about the dangers of human trafficking and how to combat this heinous crime plaguing Texas and the nation.