May 19, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for South Texas communities affected by severe thunderstorms, large hail, and …
May 19, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott last night commemorated the 75th anniversary of Israel's independence at a celebration hosted by the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest in Houston. Delivering the celebration…
May 19, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the Texas economy following the release of April jobs data showing Texas again surpassing all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and …
May 18, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Denver, Colorado from Texas. The migrants were dropped off near Civic Center Park at 14th Street and Court Place this …
May 17, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that over $9 million has been awarded by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to fund nearly 1,500 scholarships through the Texas Emergency Medical Services ( …
May 17, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced 17 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $7.7 million have been awarded to 12 Coastal Bend-area educational institutions by the Texas Workforce …
May 17, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has issued a disaster declaration for residents in Cameron County impacted by the severe storms and tornado that caused property damage over the weekend. "To …
May 17, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night raised awareness and rallied support for the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC) during its “Power of Us” campaign reception in Georgetown. “It is a …
May 16, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today urged the nation’s Governors to help support Texas’ unprecedented border security efforts in the wake of President Joe Biden ending Title 42 last week and his continued refusal to …
May 14, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement as the Texas Legislature considers pivotal school choice legislation in the final weeks of the legislative session: "Empowering parents to choose the best …
May 12, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night hosted a Heart Gallery event with attorney and child advocate Kim Phelan and the Governor’s Commission for Women at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin for members of the Texas …
May 12, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and a heightened threat of flash flooding …
May 12, 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; …
May 11, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced a disaster declaration for residents in Hidalgo County impacted by the severe storms that caused property damage on April 28. “The State of Texas is ready to provide all …
May 10, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Abilene on Thursday, May 18. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners …
May 10, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant awards for a combined $944,203 to Austin Community College and Bastrop Independent School District (ISD) by the Texas Workforce …
May 10, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has added eight more Texas counties to the federal Major Disaster Declaration for Winter Storm Mara. “I thank the …
May 9, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the significant role local, regional, and statewide economic development organizations play in creating jobs, advancing career development opportunities, and improving the …
May 9, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), Chambers County, the City of Anahuac, and the City of Mont Belvieu will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, May 15. “ …
May 8, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Tesla’s new lithium refining facility and the economic boost it will have for South Texas at a groundbreaking ceremony in Robstown. During the groundbreaking ceremony, …
