News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Announces Task Force To Crack Down On Repeat Offenders
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), a joint task force between state and local law enforcement that will further crack down on violent crimes committed by repeat offenders throughout the Houston area.
Governor Abbott Deploys Texas Emergency Management Resources To Support Arizona Flood Response
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he deployed Texas emergency management resources to Arizona to assist in flood response and recovery efforts, following a request from Arizona’s Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
Governor Abbott Announces 10th Annual Texas HireAbility Campaign
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is partnering with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for the 10th annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and their contributions in the workplace.
Governor Abbott Proclaims October 2025 As Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring October 2025 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl to save more lives.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Flagg To Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Brett Flagg to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors for a term set to expire on July 1, 2031.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Texas Stock Exchange On SEC Approval
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) for receiving U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval to operate as a national securities exchange.
Governor Abbott Announces Lefko Manufacturing Facility In New Braunfels
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Lefko USA Inc. (Lefko) will locate their first U.S.-based manufacturing facility in New Braunfels. Lefko, a subsidiary of Centrik Capital, Inc., specializes in custom blow molding for medium to large plastic parts serving the recreation, powersports, medical, industrial, and trucking sectors.
Governor Abbott Announces Borger Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Borger has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.