News – Press Release

Nov 19

Texas Is America’s Jobs Leader

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas leading the nation for jobs created over the last 12 months following the release of employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Nov 19

Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ To Accept Water Offer For Rio Grande Valley

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to accept an offer of San Juan River water from Mexico under the 1944 Water Treaty and provide much-needed water to communities in the Rio Grande Valley.

Nov 19

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Hardening State Government From The Chinese Communist Party

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to protect the State of Texas from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) malicious espionage operations.

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Hosts Irish Ambassador Byrne Nason At Governor’s Mansion

Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with the Ambassador of Ireland to the United States Geraldine Byrne Nason and other Irish leaders to discuss strengthening the economic partnership between Texas and Ireland at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Targeting Chinese Communist Party’s Harassment Of Texans

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to protect Texans from the coordinated harassment and coercion by the People's Republic of China (PRC) or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Nov 18

Governor Abbott, PUCT Release Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group Report

Governor Greg Abbott and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today announced the release of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group’s final report on Texas’ plan to build a world-leading advanced nuclear power industry to enhance electric reliability and energy security, promote economic development, and unleash new opportunities for the growing Texas workforce.

Nov 15

Governor Abbott Showcases Texas’ Energy Sector At TXOGA 2024 Lone Star Energy Forum In Frisco

Governor Greg Abbott today showcased Texas’ booming energy industry and the unique business opportunities that continue to attract companies from around the world to the state during a fireside chat at the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) 2024 Lone Star Energy Forum in Frisco.

Nov 15

Operation Lone Star Continues To Repel Hundreds Of 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.