News – Press Release

Mar 28

Governor Abbott Urges Border Action In Meeting With Speaker Johnson

Governor Greg Abbott today met with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson at the Governor's Mansion in Austin to discuss the disastrous impact President Joe Biden’s border crisis has had on the state of Texas and Congress’ lack of action to pass crucial border security legislation.

Mar 27

Governor Abbott Announces Over $315,000 Career Training Grant To Rockport Fulton ISD

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant totaling more than $315,500 has been awarded to Rockport Fulton Independent School District (ISD) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Mar 27

Governor Abbott Fights Antisemitic Acts At Texas Colleges, Universities

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order to fight the increase in acts of antisemitism at colleges and universities in Texas and ensure a safe learning environment for Jewish students and all Texans.

Mar 26

Governor Abbott Launches Texas Space Commission

Governor Greg Abbott today launched the Texas Space Commission and announced the inaugural members of the Texas Space Commission Board of Directors and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium (TARSEC) Executive Committee at NASA's Johnson Space Center

Mar 25

Governor Abbott Posthumously Presents Texas Legislative Medal Of Honor To Two Service Members

Governor Greg Abbott today posthumously presented the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jerry Lynn Bell and U.S. Master Sergeant Mike Peña during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol

Mar 25

Governor Abbott Announces New Eastman Investment In Longview

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Eastman will add an additional manufacturing facility at its existing site in Longview, Texas. Eastman produces specialty materials found in items people use every day globally, like eyewear, cosmetics packaging, medical equipment, textiles, films, coatings, and more.

Mar 23

Governor Abbott Lauds Texas National Guard’s Border Security Efforts In Round Rock

Governor Greg Abbott today commended the brave men and women of the Texas National Guard for their service to the state and for the critical work they do to secure the southern border during the 65th annual National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT) Conference in Round Rock.

Mar 22

Over 100 Texas Sheriffs Back Operation Lone Star

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.