July 12, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Texas House Democrats abandoned their responsibilities as legislators by breaking quorum and leaving the state: "Texas Democrats’ decision to break …
July 12, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Rangers to immediately investigate reports of illegal behavior at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). The Governor’s order follows allegations that …
July 10, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today held a border security briefing with sheriffs from border communities at the Texas State Capitol. The Governor was joined for the briefing by Texas Department of Public Safety …
July 9, 2021 | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Port Aransas will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, July 13. TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will be …
July 7, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce–Southwest Region’s virtual Women in Business Symposium. In her remarks, the First Lady congratulated the …
July 7, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today readied state resources as heavy rain, flash flooding, and river flooding threaten South Texas and the Coastal Bend over the next few days. A high risk of flash flooding is expected …
July 7, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation that identifies eleven agenda items for the Special Session that begins at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 8. "The 87th Legislative Session was a monumental …
July 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Odessa Arts will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Thursday, July 8. Brendon Anthony, Director of the Texas Music Office, will …
July 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to members of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directing them to take immediate action to improve electric reliability across the state. These directives …
July 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release AUSTIN ─ Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $5.5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 18 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. These …
July 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $262 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits …
July 2, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Optimus Steel, LLC (“Optimus Steel”) will establish a new rebar line and coil handling facility in Orange County, Texas. Optimus Steel, a subsidiary of Aceros Turia, Inc …
July 1, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott is urging Texas land owners in border communities who have been affected by the influx of unlawful immigration to complete the state's Self Reporting Damage Survey to help identify …
June 30, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today hosted 45th President Donald J. Trump for a border security briefing with state officials and law enforcement in Weslaco. Following the briefing, the Governor and former …
June 29, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered a keynote address at the Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 71st Annual Convention celebrating the members’ contributions to their communities. In her remarks, …
June 28, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott has issued a revised disaster declaration in response to the border crisis, which provides more resources and strategies to combat the ongoing influx of unlawful immigrants. Originally …
June 28, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit McAllen will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, June 29. TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist …
June 28, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the State of Texas will invest an additional $94.6 million in federal funds to support higher education. Last year, the Governor allocated $175 million to the Texas Higher …
June 25, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Office of the Governor Press Secretary Renae Eze today issued a statement regarding a lawsuit filed by Texas Democrat state representatives and others to halt the execution of the Governor's veto of Article …
June 25, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today urged County Judges across Texas to submit their 2-year projected budget for expenses related to the ongoing border crisis. These projections, submitted through the online Border …
