News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flash Flooding Threat Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of flash flooding threats from severe storms moving across the state.
Governor Abbott Lauds Texas Law Enforcement At Sheriffs’ Association Of Texas Conference
Governor Greg Abbott today lauded Texas' hardworking sheriffs who selflessly serve to protect their communities across the state and at the southern border during his keynote address at the Sheriffs' Association of Texas (SAT) 2024 Annual Training Conference & Expo in Fort Worth.
Texas Apprehends Over 516,000 Illegal Immigrants
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Texas Continues To Outperform Nation In Annual Job Creation
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas continuing to outperform the nation and lead all states for jobs added over the last 12 months following the release of June employment data.
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Approval For SNAP Hot Foods Purchases In 36 Counties
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 36 counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $110,000 Job Training Grant To Texas State Technical College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $110,193 to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Announces Deployment Of Texas Law Enforcement Support For Republican National Convention
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has deployed law enforcement resources to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week to assist with law enforcement support at the Republican National Convention.
Governor Abbott Announces 11 Counties Added To Federal Disaster Declaration For April-June Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 11 additional Texas counties for the federal disaster declaration for the severe weather and flooding that began on April 26 and occurred through June 5.