News – Press Release

Apr 20

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Clear Lake Shores

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Clear Lake Shores.

Apr 20

First Lady Abbott Hosts 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards In Austin

First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night hosted the 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards at the Texas Governor’s Mansion in Austin.

Apr 20

Governor Abbott, TWC Award Over $970,000 In Governor’s Summer Merit Scholarships

Governor Greg Abbott today awarded 12 grants totaling $979,640 to Texas universities and community colleges for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) summer youth camps through the Governor's Summer Merit Program.

Apr 19

Governor Abbott Advocates For Parental Rights In Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott today advocated for expanding school choice options to all Texas students and defending parents’ right to be in charge of their child’s education at a Parent Empowerment Day with a packed crowd of over 950 Texans at Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth.

Apr 18

Governor Abbott Celebrates Wells Fargo Irving Campus Groundbreaking

Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' historic leadership in the financial services industry at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.'s ("Wells Fargo") new regional campus groundbreaking in Irving.

Apr 17

Governor Abbott Honors Brave Border Sheriffs Securing Border In McAllen

Governor Greg Abbott today honored the brave men and women serving as sheriffs along the southern border at the Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition Annual Spring Cooperative Meeting with the Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition in McAllen.

Apr 14

Operation Lone Star Ramps Up Historic Offensive Against Fentanyl Crisis

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.

Apr 14

Governor Abbott Touts Nationwide School Choice Success In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott last night championed support for school choice and highlighted the educational success in states across the country that have implemented school choice policies during a Parent Empowerment Night held at Saint Mary Magdalen School in San Antonio.