May 12, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, July 27, 2021 as the date for special runoff election to fill the 6th Congressional District seat vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright. The …
May 12, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Governor’s Mansion will be lit blue beginning tonight, May 12 through Saturday, May 15 in honor of National Police Week. Governor Abbott has also declared the …
May 11, 2021 | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after it was reported that two Concho County Sherriff’s deputies were killed while serving in the line of duty: "Our hearts are broken over the senseless murder of …
May 10, 2021 | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today invited all Texans to celebrate the unique role small businesses play in the economic resurgence in communities throughout the state of Texas as he issued a proclamation officially designating May 9– …
May 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) today announced the launch of the State Mobile Vaccination Team Call Center. Beginning tomorrow at …
May 6, 2021 | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after NRG Energy announced that they will relocate their corporate headquarters to Houston from New Jersey: "We are proud to welcome NRG Energy's corporate headquarters to …
May 5, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Round Rock, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly …
May 4, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Omni PGA Frisco Resort. The groundbreaking coincided with Travel and Tourism Week in Texas, and the Governor thanked Omni Hotel …
May 4, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $246 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits …
May 3, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today is urging Texans to remain vigilant and closely monitor weather conditions as severe weather threatens a large portion of north Texas, with an enhanced risk including the DFW Metroplex, …
May 3, 2021 | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott last night delivered remarks at the 2021 Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony in Austin. The Texas Peace Officers' Memorial was established to honor Texas law enforcement officers who died in the line …
May 3, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation recognizing May 2-8 as Travel and Tourism Week in Texas. This week highlights the critical impact of the travel and tourism industry on the state of Texas and …
April 29, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement on Senator Tim Scott's response to President Joe Biden's joint address to Congress: "Senator Tim Scott perfectly delivered an uplifting conservative …
April 28, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement in response to President Biden's joint address to Congress: "During his joint address to Congress, President Biden listed plan after plan that would …
April 28, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dade Phelan today announced the release of $11.2 billion in new federal funds to help public schools address student learning loss and costs …
April 28, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release For the 17th year in a row, Texas has again been named the Best State for Business by the nation’s leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine. The rankings are determined by the CEO …
April 28, 2021 | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Dripping Springs, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly …
April 28, 2021 | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today deployed state emergency resources ahead of severe storms, potential flash flooding, and extreme fire danger expected across the state today through the end of the week. Severe storms with damaging …
April 27, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to state agency directors asking them to send to the Governor's office a full and accurate estimate of the fiscal impact of the current border crisis on their …
April 26, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to county judges across the state asking them to send to the Governor's office a full and accurate estimate of the fiscal impact of the current border …
