Governor Abbott Meets With Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon in Austin, Texas. Governor Abbott and Administrator McMahon discussed the important role small businesses play in Texas, and how instrumental the...

Governor Abbott Accepts Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup Award

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined business leaders from across the state at the Texas Governor’s Mansion to accept Site Selection Magazine’s 2017 Governor’s Cup, an annual award that recognizes the top-performing states for business and job...

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Meets With Local Officials And Business Leaders In The Rio Grande Valley

AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited the Rio Grande Valley where she made stops in Harlingen and Raymondville to speak with local elected officials and business leaders. First Lady Cecilia Abbott keynoted the annual Mayor’s Prayer breakfast in...

Governor Abbott Nominated As Republican Party Gubernatorial Candidate

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement upon becoming the Republican nominee in the gubernatorial election. Additionally, Texans for Greg Abbott released a video following the Governor’s victory this evening. “I want to thank all the voters and...

Governor Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance For Victims Of Harvey

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas’ request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for victims of Hurricane Harvey. TSA helps displaced victims of...