January 19, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today unveiled the State of Texas' new “Stop Human Trafficking” specialty license plate. The license plate will raise …
January 17, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release To my fellow Texans, thank you for your support and trust. Thanks to Chief Justice Hecht for administering the oath of office. I want to thank Lieutenant Governor Patrick and Speaker Phelan for their …
January 13, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into …
January 12, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott announced today that CertainTeed LLC will construct a new roofing manufacturing and distribution facility in Bryan. CertainTeed, a subsidiary of Compagnie de Saint Gobain, produces …
January 10, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) supporting the adoption of a reliability standard and new reliability design for the ERCOT market, as more people and …
January 8, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today hand-delivered a letter to President Joe Biden, upon his arrival in El Paso for his first trip to the border, calling on him to do his job and secure the border by enforcing federal …
January 6, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into …
January 6, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Biden Administration removed a plan by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose a discretionary redesignation of the Permian Basin, the …
January 6, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Marshall, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The …
January 5, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $344.1 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for …
January 5, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Encourages Texans to wear blue on Wednesday, January 11 for National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation ( …
January 4, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan highlighting the need for legislative action during the 88th Legislative Session to create …
January 4, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Galveston will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Wednesday, January 18 in Galveston. Musicians, venues, and the general …
January 2, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today activated state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected to impact parts of Texas today and into the overnight hours. The …
December 28, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $54 million have been awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to public community, state, and …
December 28, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today sent letters to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Christi Craddick calling on their respective agencies to investigate Atmos Energy's …
December 29, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to take historic action in 2022 under Operation Lone Star to secure the border and stop cartels …
December 22, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today granted pardons and restoration of civil rights to the following two Texans recommended by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles: Antionette La'Quitta Oliver, 32, for assault …
December 22, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into …
December 21, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cynthia "Cyndi" Wheless to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. Additionally, the Governor named Scott Matthew as Chair …
