News – Press Release

Governor Abbott Lowers Flags, Calls For Statewide Moment Of Silence On Anniversary Of Robb Elementary School Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state be lowered to half-staff tomorrow and issued a statewide call for Texans to take part in a moment of silence at 11:30 AM CT in memory of the victims, survivors, families, loved ones, and entire Uvalde community on the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Governor Abbott Hosts Fellow Governors For Border Security Briefing In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday hosted nine of his fellow Governors for a border security briefing to provide an update on the ongoing crisis and share insights into Texas' unprecedented response to President Joe Biden's open border policies at the Governor's Mansion in Austin.

Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For South Texas Storms

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration for communities affected by severe thunderstorms, large hail, and damaging winds that occurred on April 28.

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2023 Hurricane Preparedness Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today raised awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the many precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches by proclaiming May 21-27, 2023 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas.

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.2 Million In Career Training Grants To San Antonio-Area Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today announced five Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $1.2 million have been awarded to five San Antonio-area schools by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Operation Lone Star Repels Illegal Immigrants From Crossing Border

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.

Governor Abbott Applauds Texas National Guard, DPS For Combating Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today thanked Texas National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers for their selfless service at the southern border and provided an update on Texas' response to the ongoing border crisis during a press conference in Brownsville.

Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For April Storms In South Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for South Texas communities affected by severe thunderstorms, large hail, and damaging wind that occurred on April 28.