News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Announces City Of Granbury As 40th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Granbury, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as the 40th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO)
Operation Lone Star Busts Mexican Drug Cartels’ Expanding Reach
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.
The Governor’s Committee To Support The Military Releases 2022 Report
The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military today released their 2022 report with recommendations for policy changes and legislative action to improve education, health care, quality of life, workforce development, encroachment, and infrastructure as they relate to the military community of Texas.
Governor Abbott Honors Exceptional Texas Teacher At Nederland ISD
Governor Greg Abbott today presented the Milken Educator Award to Jenna Dean of Nederland Independent School District's (NISD) Helena Park Elementary School at an award ceremony with the entire school.
Governor Abbott Celebrates 100 Years Of State Parks In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott tonight celebrated 100 years of Texas state parks at the Texas State Parks Centennial Celebration at the Bullock Texas History Museum’s The Art of Texas State Parks exhibit in Austin.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $245,000 Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area has been awarded a Skills Development Fund grant of more than $245,000 by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Statement On President Biden’s State Of The Union Address
Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Following Severe Weather, Tornadoes In Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for counties located in Southeast Texas impacted by severe storms and tornadoes that caused widespread damage from January 23-25, 2023.