January 27, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at a border security briefing in Weslaco attended by eleven state attorneys general from across the nation. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Department …
January 27, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release The Office of the Governor's Economic Development and Tourism (EDT) Office yesterday signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation (SMC) with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's (TMG) Bureau of Industrial …
January 22, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that Special Agent Anthony Salas was killed in the line of duty following a vehicle accident in Eagle …
January 21, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the state of Texas smashed another all-time record for job creation by reaching 13,059,600 total jobs, surpassing all previous employment highs. Texas employers added 50, …
January 20, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the East Parker County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon in Hudson Oaks. During remarks, the Governor championed Texas' robust economy and vigorous workforce. …
January 19, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase the readiness of the State Operations Center (SOC) ahead of winter weather that is expected to impact large portions …
January 19, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas Public Policy Foundation Policy Orientation in Austin where he touted the values that make Texas the best state to live, work, and raise a family – …
January 18, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement regarding the Rolling Pines fire in Bastrop County: “The State of Texas has deployed numerous resources to assist local officials as they combat the Rolling …
January 18, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1 million in Texas Talent Connection grants supporting a two-year pilot program connecting foster youth and victims of sex trafficking, age 16-25, to workforce education …
January 15, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement in response to the ongoing hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville: "The Texas Department of Public Safety is working closely with the …
January 14, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas received three Deal of the Year awards from Business Facilities magazine, recognizing the Lone Star State's exceptional economic environment …
January 13, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced Spaceport Trust Fund grant awards of $5,000,000 to the Cameron County Spaceport Development Corporation and $5,000,000 to the Houston Spaceport Development Corporation. …
January 12, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas State Troopers Association Award Presentation at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, where he reaffirmed the State of Texas' unwavering support …
January 11, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of $15.3 million in grants from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program. These grants …
January 6, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott's Texas Task Force on Concert Safety held their fifth meeting, and third in-person meeting, in San Antonio yesterday. Hosted by the Alamodome, the meeting brought together public …
January 5, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host the second annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January …
January 5, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready resources in response to elevated fire weather through the end of the week across the state. The Texas A&M …
January 4, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from state medical and emergency response experts on the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state's ongoing response to the virus. The Governor …
January 4, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter announcing his intention to sue the federal government over its unconstitutional vaccine mandate for the Texas National Guard. In the letter, the Governor reminds …
January 4, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $307 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for …
