News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Linden
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Linden will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, May 1.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Increasing Power Generation At Entergy Power Station Groundbreaking
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ ongoing efforts to increase reliable power generation for our growing state at a groundbreaking ceremony for Entergy Texas’ Orange County Advanced Power Station.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather impacting parts of Texas beginning today through this weekend.
President Biden Partially Approves Governor Abbott’s Request For Major Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Joe Biden partially approved the state's request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by the effects of icy conditions and winter weather from Winter Storm Mara earlier this year.
First Lady Abbott Honors Texans At 28th Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today honored volunteers during the keynote address at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) 28th Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony in Austin.
Operation Lone Star Combats Increasing Smuggling Attempts By Cartels
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 Encourages Texans To Participate In Emergency Supplies Tax-Free Weekend
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged Texans to participate in this year's Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend starting tomorrow, Saturday, April 22 through Monday, April 24.
Texas Again Smashes Three Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Job Growth
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated three major employment milestones following the release of March jobs data showing Texas again breaking all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas labor force.