News – Press Release

Apr 13

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Crockett

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Crockett, Discover Crockett, and the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Thursday, April 20.

Apr 13

First Lady Abbott Dedicates Broken Spoke Texas Historical Marker In Austin

First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night dedicated the Broken Spoke honky-tonk as a Texas State Historical Marker at a ceremony in Austin.

Apr 13

Governor Abbott Announces 2023 Star Of Texas Nominations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2023 Star of Texas Awards are now open to honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and members of federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.

Apr 13

Governor Abbott Advocates For Parental Rights In Education In McAllen

Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for expanded parental rights in their child’s education at a Parent Empowerment Night held at Covenant Christian Academy in McAllen.

Apr 12

Governor Abbott Announces Record Seizure Of Deadly Fentanyl In Mission

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized over 3.1 million lethal doses of fentanyl, or about 14 pounds, during a single Operation Lone Star (OLS) traffic stop in Mission.

Apr 11

Governor Abbott Lauds Houston’s Economic Might At Houston Region Business Coalition

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the important role Houston plays in Texas' robust economy and lauded the city's globally-recognized success at a luncheon hosted by the Houston Region Business Coalition.

Apr 7

Operation Lone Star Receives Statewide Boost In Fighting 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 6

Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Initiatives To Fight Fentanyl Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today announced two major statewide initiatives to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis and save innocent lives in Texas during his One Pill Kills Summit in Austin.