News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Career, Technical Skills Training In Waco
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ robust job training programs that provide opportunities for Texans to go into high-demand, good-paying jobs and the impact on the state’s manufacturing industry during a tour with manufacturing students and a press conference at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Waco.
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Resources To Support Hurricane Helene Recovery In North Carolina
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional emergency response personnel to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina following a request from North Carolina Emergency Management.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $329,000 Career Training Grant To Westwood ISD
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a grant of more than $329,000 has been awarded to Westwood Independent School District (ISD) to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs.
Governor Abbott Launches Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the opening of the Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program to facilitate loans from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to micro-businesses affected by declared local, state, or federal disasters in Texas.
Governor Abbott Deploys State Resources To Support Hurricane Helene Recovery In North Carolina
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina following a request from North Carolina Emergency Management.
Governor Abbott, THECB Release Healthcare Workforce Task Force Recommendations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of the Healthcare Workforce Task Force's comprehensive report with their recommendations to address healthcare workforce shortages in Texas to meet the demands of our growing state.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $8.2 Million In Grants To Central Texas Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 37 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $8.2 million were awarded to 31 organizations in Central Texas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.
Governor Abbott Raises Awareness For Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl to save more lives.