News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Announces Over $179,000 Job Training Grant To Texas State Technical College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $179,538 to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Announces Killeen Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Killeen, and Visit Killeen will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Wednesday, May 1.
Texas Named Best State For Business For Record-Breaking 20th Year
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again being named the Best State for Business—for a record-breaking 20 years in a row—in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive magazine of the nation's leading CEOs.
Governor Abbott Announces New Crystal Window And Door Systems Manufacturing Facility in Mansfield
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Crystal Window and Door Systems TX, LTD. will construct an advanced manufacturing facility and regional corporate headquarters in Mansfield.
Governor Abbott Announces $34 Million Behavioral Health Campus Project In Uvalde
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $34 million project to build a behavioral health campus in Uvalde dedicated to providing on-site care to children and adults experiencing mental health crises in 32 counties in the surrounding area.
Governor Abbott Deploys State Emergency Response Resources For Severe Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather threats expected to impact the state this weekend.
Operation Lone Star Combats Drug, Human Smuggling Across Border
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 Leads Nation In Annual Job Creation
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again leading the nation in annual job creation following the release of March employment numbers showing Texas gained the most jobs over the last 12 months.