August 27, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Rockwall will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop in Rockwall on Tuesday, August 31. TMO Community Relations & Outreach …
August 27, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will establish a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Edinburg — the …
August 26, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be deploying an additional 2,500 medical staff to support health care facilities in Texas, including …
August 26, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Abbott today issued a statement after it was reported that several U.S. military members were killed in an attack at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan: “What we’re witnessing in Kabul right now is an …
August 26, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Nacogdoches. The …
August 25, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Supreme Court reinstated the Migrant Protection Protocols, also know as the "Remain in Mexico" policy: “The Supreme Court’s decision to …
August 25, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Abbott today issued an Executive Order maintaining the current policy prohibiting the mandating of any COVID-19 vaccinations by any government entity in the State of Texas. Additionally, the Governor …
August 25, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release During the House Appropriations Committee hearing yesterday, several border sheriffs testified in support of additional funding that is needed to secure the state's southern border. The sheriffs discussed …
August 24, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott is surging Texas National Guard to better secure the border. The Guard is now authorized to enforce Texas law, including arresting people who have crossed the border illegally and …
August 24, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a third round of federal Pandemic …
August 23, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Vidor, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly …
August 21, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a call with members of the Texas Border Sheriffs Coalition and county judges from border communities to discuss the State's ongoing efforts to secure the border …
August 20, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement regarding a U.S. District Court's preliminary injunction against the Biden administration's attempt to block a 10-year 1115 Medicaid waiver extension that …
August 19, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Office of the Governor Communications Director Mark Miner today issued the following statement: “Governor Abbott’s doctor prescribed Regeneron's monoclonal antibody therapy treatment, which is available …
August 19, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will deploy additional medical personnel and launch more …
August 19, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Odessa, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly …
August 18, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced additional federal coronavirus relief assistance payments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will begin this week for populations under 50,000. Under ARPA, the …
August 17, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Office of the Governor Communications Director Mark Miner today issued a statement after Governor Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19: "Governor Greg Abbott today tested positive for the COVID-19 …
August 16, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, November 2, 2021 as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas. View the proclamation. The eight …
August 13, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation in recognition of 75 years of India's independence, which will be observed on Sunday, August 15th. Governor Abbott signed the proclamation at a celebration …
