June 14, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the request and approval by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a disaster declaration for East Texas communities affected by severe storms and flooding that …
June 13, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced $2.28 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment …
June 13, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Glen Rose Convention and Visitors Bureau will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, June 20. “Music is key to …
June 13, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott yesterday signed House Bill 2060 by Representative Giovanni Capriglione and Senator Tan Parker establishing the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council as Texas strengthens its position as …
June 12, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today signed several critical pieces of parent empowerment legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The transformative package of four …
June 12, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to waive specific requirements for school districts or open-enrollment charter schools to be able to continue offering …
June 12, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that firefighters and support personnel from across Texas have been deployed to help with the ongoing wildfire response in Virginia. "The State of Texas is proud to …
June 12, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Dalhart, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Community by the Texas Film …
June 9, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott this week signed several critical pieces of border security and public safety legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Capitol. At the public safety bill …
June 9, 2023 | 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; …
June 8, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today signed a series of border security legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This package of six bills will expand Texas' …
June 8, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next stop in the 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be in The Woodlands on Thursday, June 15. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small …
June 7, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award for $468,309 to Dallas College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Dallas College will provide training for more than 240 new …
June 7, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today named Kathleen Jackson as the interim Chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). The PUC regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer …
June 6, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. The comprehensive package of eight public …
June 6, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for the Texas Panhandle, High Plains, and South Plains regions impacted by severe storms and flooding that began on May 27 and continues to affect homes, …
June 6, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Sweetwater, and the Sweetwater and Nolan County Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on …
June 5, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again leading the nation with the most Fortune 500 headquarters, growing to 55 and ranking ahead of all states on the just-released 2023 Fortune 500 list. "Texas …
June 2, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today touted the many achievements from the 88th regular legislative session and highlighted his plan to complete unfinished business in subsequent special sessions during a fireside chat at …
June 2, 2023 | 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; …
