News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For East Texas Storms
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the request and approval by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a disaster declaration for East Texas communities affected by severe storms and flooding that began on May 10.
Governor Abbott Establishes New Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday signed House Bill 2060 by Representative Giovanni Capriglione and Senator Tan Parker establishing the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council as Texas strengthens its position as the leading destination for next generation technology in the country.
Governor Abbott Announces Glen Rose Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Glen Rose Convention and Visitors Bureau will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, June 20.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $2 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $2.28 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 Extends Virtual Education Options For Texas Students
Governor Greg Abbott today directed Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to waive specific requirements for school districts or open-enrollment charter schools to be able to continue offering virtual instruction options for students in grades 3 through 12 through the Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) for the next two school years.
Governor Abbott Signs Key Legislation Empowering Texas Parents
Governor Greg Abbott today signed several critical pieces of parent empowerment legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Deploys Texas Wildfire Response Resources To Virginia
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that firefighters and support personnel from across Texas have been deployed to help with the ongoing wildfire response in Virginia.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Dalhart
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Dalhart, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Community by the Texas Film Commission.