March 23, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today visited Sherman and Elgin, where he met with local officials from communities impacted by tornadoes that occurred Monday night. Governor Abbott reaffirmed the State of Texas’ …
March 22, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today visited Jacksboro and Crockett, where he met with local officials from communities impacted by tornadoes that occurred overnight. The Governor issued a disaster declaration for 16 …
March 21, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding that is expected to impact areas of Texas …
March 18, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 11 Texas counties in response to wildfire activity throughout several communities. The Governor also received a briefing today from local and state …
March 18, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Sovereign Flavors announced that they will relocate their headquarters to Texas from California. The beverage development and flavoring company's new 80, …
March 18, 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 Texas …
March 17, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable at Pieper-Houston Electric to discuss Texas’ strong business climate and its continuing rapid growth. Representative Lacey Hull, Annie Spilman of the National …
March 16, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the fatal vehicle crash near Andrews in West Texas that killed nine people and critically injured two others last night. Among the victims were members and a …
March 16, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state resources as escalated fire weather conditions continue to impact the state this week. In …
March 15, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state resources as Texas faces increased fire weather conditions this week. The National Weather Service warns …
March 14, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Abbott today issued a statement after Bastrop County Sheriff's Deputy Sawyer Wilson was shot in the line of duty late last night. He is currently in stable condition and the perpetrator has not …
March 13, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the Divine Liturgy at Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic Church in Houston, where they joined the parish in praying for peace and protection for the …
March 11, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today touted the Lone Start State's booming economy and world-class, diverse workforce during the "Why Texas?" fireside chat on economic development in Austin. The Governor …
March 10, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott this evening ordered an immediate investigation by the Texas Rangers into reports of child sex trafficking at The Refuge, a shelter in Bastrop contracted by the Texas Department of Family …
March 10, 2022 | Austin, TX | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable on border security in Weslaco as part of the one-year anniversary of Operation Lone Star. The Governor was joined by top officials from state agencies, law enforcement …
March 10, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today delivered virtual remarks at The Heritage Foundation’s "The Fentanyl Crisis: The Mexico-Texas Connection" discussion. The Governor stressed the harrowing connection between …
March 9, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Sunday, March 13, 2022 as a Day of Prayer for Ukraine. Governor Abbott also announced that the Texas Governor's Mansion will be lit blue and …
March 7, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to create a task force to help school districts address ongoing staffing shortages across the state. …
March 7, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release The Texas Film Commission (TFC) and the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) will host a free screening of Mavericks and (M)ad Men featuring Dallas-produced sales films, television commercials, and other …
March 7, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the adoption of new Texas Administrative Code rules by the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) to prevent municipalities from defunding their police …
