AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today received the endorsement of the Texas Travel Alliance, an organization representing the Texas travel industry which employs over 1.3 million Texans and generates more than $199 billion annually across the state.
“Tourism is a driving force of the Texas economy,” said Governor Abbott. “The Texas Travel Alliance has been a steady advocate for small business owners and travelers, and I am grateful to have their support. Together, we will ensure that Texas remains the premier destination for visitors from around the world.”
“Texas’ travel and tourism industry is a major economic engine for communities across the state, and effective collaboration with state leadership is essential to its continued success,” said Texas Travel Alliance President & CEO Erika Boyd. “The Texas Travel Alliance is proud to endorse Governor Abbott for reelection as we continue our mission to strengthen, promote, and advocate for the industry.”
The Texas Travel Alliance represents thousands of businesses across hospitality, attractions, transportation, and destinations statewide. Under Governor Abbott’s leadership, the industry continues to grow. Governor Abbott has designated numerous Tourism-Friendly Texas Certified Communities across the state to promote tourism and spark local economic growth.
Below is a list of individuals & organizations that have endorsed Governor Abbott for re-election:
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- American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
- American Federation of Children (AFC)
- Arlington Police Association Political Action Committee
- Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas
- Austin Police Association
- Austin Young Republicans
- Beer Alliance of Texas
- BEEF-PAC of Texas Cattle Feeders
- Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman
- Brewster County Sheriff Ronnie Dodson
- Brooks County Sheriff Urbino “Benny” Martinez
- Career College and Schools of Texas PAC
- Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne
- Charter Schools Now PAC
- Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT)
- Corpus Christi Police Officers Association
- Credit Union Coalition of Texas
- Culberson County Sheriff Oscar E. Carillo
- Dallas Police Association
- Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Bexar County
- El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association
- Exotic Wildlife Association
- Fort Bend Business Coalition
- Fort Bend Conservatives PAC
- Fort Worth Police Officers Association
- Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen
- Game Warden Peace Officer’s Association
- Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd
- Harris County Deputies’ Organization
- Heat and Frost Insulators Local Union 22
- Houston Police Officers’ Union
- Houston Regional Business Coalition
- Independent Bankers Association of Texas
- Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 745 and Joint Council 80
- International Longshoreman
- Kingwood Tea Party
- Lone Star Hemp Coalition
- Music Venue Alliance – Texas
- Neighborhood Beer Garden and Bar Association of Texas
- National Border Patrol Council
- National Cutting Horse Association
- National Federation of Independent Businesses
- National Latino Law Enforcement Organization
- National Rifle Association-Political Victory Fund
- Operating Engineers Local Union 540
- Organization of Spanish-Speaking Officers
- Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association (PAC)
- Pipe Fitters Local Union 211
- Plumbers Local Union 68
- President Donald Trump
- Presidio County Sheriff Danny Dominguez
- Professional Bondsmen of Texas
- Regional Hispanic Contractors Association
- Reserve Peace Officers Association
- San Antonio Police Officers’ Association
- South Texans’ Property Rights Association
- Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life
- Tarrant County Law Enforcement Association
- Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn
- Teamsters Local 745
- Teamsters Local 988
- Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition
- Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
- Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association
- Texas Agricultural Aviation Association
- Texas Alliance for Life
- Texas Association of Builders
- Texas Association of Campground Owners
- Texas Association of Manufacturers
- Texas Association of Interior Design
- Texas Apartment Association
- Texas Blockchain Council
- Texas Building Owners and Managers Association
- Texas Chemistry Council
- Texas Concrete Products Association
- Texas Credit Union Association
- Texas Deer Association
- Texas Farm Bureau
- Texas Forestry Association
- Texas Game Warden Peace Officers Association
- Texas Hemp Coalition
- Texas Homeschool Coalition
- Texas Irrigation Council
- Texas Land Developers Association
- Texans for Lawsuit Reform
- Texans for Medical Freedom
- Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA)
- Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)
- Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
- Texas Poultry Federation
- Texas REALTORS and TREPAC
- Texas Recreational Vehicle Association
- Texas Restaurant Association Political Action Committee
- Texas Retailers Association
- Texas Right to Life
- Texas State Rifle Association
- Texas Travel Alliance
- Texas Values
- Texas Wildlife Association
- Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association PAC
- Texans for Life Committee Life PAC
- Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA)
- Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez
- Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Texas
- Wine Institute
- Young Conservatives of Texas