September 9, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today recognized peace officers, fire fighters, and first responders who demonstrated heroism and sacrifice in service to their communities and to the Lone Star State at the 2022 Star …
September 8, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the gang shooting in Uvalde and manhunt for the suspects: “I was outraged to learn that gang violence has endangered the Uvalde community and innocent Texans …
September 8, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a visit with Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Dutch government officials, and business leaders at the Governor's Mansion in Austin to discuss the State of …
September 8, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II: "The First Lady and I are truly saddened to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and our hearts and …
September 7, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to immediately begin discussions with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and share necessary documentation to …
September 6, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today received the Broadband Trailblazer Award at a press conference in Laredo with AT&T and MileOne, a division of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The Broadband …
September 6, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) leadership to discuss the ongoing implementation of grid reforms to …
September 2, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $344.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits …
September 2, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) today announced over $31 million in grant funding for veterans across Texas that will be distributed through TVC's Fund for Veterans' …
September 2, 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 …
September 1, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) today announced that the State of Texas has awarded a $295,562 Discretionary State Aid Grant to the Uvalde County Juvenile Probation …
August 31, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Chicago, Illinois from Texas. The migrants were dropped off at Union Station tonight. In addition to Washington, D.C. …
August 31, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO), in conjunction with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), has increased the reward amount of up to $5,000 for information …
August 30, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the unanimous adoption of the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), advancing a record $85 billion, 10-year statewide …
August 29, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today invited communities in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, and from across the state to participate in a Film Friendly Texas Workshop on Wednesday, October 5, in McAllen. The …
August 28, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks on state response efforts to combat drug overdoses and protect the lives of Texans at the 2022 Annual Montgomery County Overdose Awareness Day Event hosted by the …
August 26, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced Grayson College has been awarded a more than $197,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to support career training. The Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) …
August 26, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the hard work and dedication of new law enforcement graduates to serve and protect during his keynote address at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Recruit …
August 26, 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 …
August 23, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued an emergency rule to protect Weston Property & Casualty Insurance Company policyholders this hurricane season. The …
