News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Statement On Critical School Choice Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement as the Texas Legislature considers pivotal school choice legislation in the final weeks of the legislative session.
First Lady Abbott Hosts Heart Gallery Event At Governor’s Mansion
First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night hosted a Heart Gallery event with attorney and child advocate Kim Phelan and the Governor’s Commission for Women at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin for members of the Texas Legislative Ladies and Texas Senate Ladies clubs.
Governor Abbott Activates Additional Flash Flood Resources For Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and a heightened threat of flash flooding across the state this weekend.
Operation Lone Star Surges Border Resources As Title 42 Ends
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 Issues Storm Damage Disaster Declaration For Hidalgo County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a disaster declaration for residents in Hidalgo County impacted by the severe storms that caused property damage on April 28.
Governor Abbott Announces Second Small Business Summit In Abilene
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Abilene on Thursday, May 18.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $944,000 In Career Training Grants
Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant awards for a combined $944,203 to Austin Community College and Bastrop Independent School District (ISD) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs.
Governor Abbott Announces Counties Added To Winter Storm Mara Federal Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has added eight more Texas counties to the federal Major Disaster Declaration for Winter Storm Mara.