Jordan Root, Author at Greg Abbott

Governor Abbott, Senator Joan Huffman and Coach USA Hold Press Conference On Combatting Human Trafficking

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Joan Huffman today joined Coach USA in Houston to discuss efforts to combat human and sex trafficking. Most recently, Governor Abbott announced the second part of his Safeguarding, Securing, Serving plan, which includes...

Governor Abbott Announces Funding To Support Local Law Enforcement And Crack Down On Gang Violence

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5,158,000 in grant funding through the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) to better secure the Texas border from gangs and violent criminals. One hundred awards were released to local communities and law...

What They Are Saying About Abbott Campaign Ad “Hope”

“Phenomenal” … “Powerful” … “Incredible Testament” To watch the ad, click here. Barack Obama Campaign Ad Maker, Mark Putnam: “This is a phenomenal ad.” (Twitter, 10/1/18) WFAA’s Marie Saavedra: “Provides a surprising message of hope.” “Tonight, a candidate raising the...

Governor Abbott and EducationSuperHighway Announce Milestone in Effort to Improve High-Speed Internet Access Across Texas Schools

AUSTIN – EducationSuperHighway today released their annual State of the States report outlining Texas’ progress in improving connectivity to high-speed internet in schools. The report highlights that 97 percent of Texas school districts have upgraded to...

ICYMI: Governor Abbott And Julie Workman Discuss New Ad “Hope”

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Julie Workman, whose son, Kris, was left paralyzed following the attack in Sutherland Springs, appeared on WOAI in San Antonio last night to discuss “Hope,” the new television ad released by the Abbott campaign yesterday. The ad tells...