Commission To Rebuild Texas Offers Post-Harvey Recommendation To Legislature

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott’s Commission to Rebuild Texas today offered to the Texas Legislature wide-ranging recommendations to help Texas better prepare for future catastrophic storms in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. “The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey...

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At The Opportunity Austin Investor’s Lunch

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks to business leaders and investors at the Opportunity Austin Investor’s Lunch. The Governor’s speech centered on the Texas success story as he highlighted the pro-growth policies that have made the Lone...

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Annual Irving Salvation Army Super Lunch

AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the annual Salvation Army Super Lunch in Irving, where she recognized the Salvation Army for their community outreach programs in Irving, including the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, and thanked local citizens and...

Governor Abbott Participates In Fireside Chat At U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee Meeting

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a Fireside Chat at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 Meeting (CCC100) in Austin. The Governor and CCC100 Chairman Matt Shay discussed the importance of workforce development and the strategies behind...

Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center In Response To Severe Weather In Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as severe weather such as flooding, and winter weather, including snow and ice, are expected to impact parts of the state over the next few days. The...