The Greatest Among Us
Today is a day of remembrance. We remember the brave men and women who have put themselves in harm’s way to defend the cause of liberty; who have faced evil and oppression head-on, fighting threats to democracy and freedom throughout our nation’s history. They have...
Texas Cities Dominate Fastest-Growing List
As governor, Greg Abbott will defend the values that have made Texas one of the most desirable places in the nation to live, raise a family and grow a business. Americans are moving to Texas in droves to be a part of what we have created here—and we are home to some...
Texas Economy Continues to Thrive
As governor, Greg Abbott will fight for the free market principles that have made Texas the national leader in job creation year after year. The latest job numbers are out, and April 2014 was another strong month for Texas. According to the Texas Workforce Commission,...
Podcast: Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick discusses the Victory 2014 effort she is leading with the Republican Party of Texas, her role with Red State Women and more with Deputy Communications Director Amelia Chasse.
GONE TO TEXAS: Why are companies leaving California?
Greg Abbott has a history of fighting for the conservative values that have made Texas great. Unfortunately, our blue-state friends are in denial that their liberal policies kill jobs and drive businesses out. Toyota is the latest large company to announce its move...
Best State for Business, 10 Years Running
As governor, Greg Abbott will continue to fight for the conservative economic policies that have made Texas the best state in the nation for business and job creation. Adding to the long list of national recognition for the Texas economic model, Chief Executive...
Digital Learning
Every single child deserves access to quality education, no matter their zip code. And with the use of technology, virtual learning can provide that opportunity to all Texans. That’s why the third phase of my education plan, which I announced today, focuses on digital...
OP-ED: Abbott’s education plan can succeed with the right approach
The second phase of Greg Abbott’s "Educating Texans" plan calls for the creation of a Texas Achievement School District (ASD), which is an innovative approach to efficiently improve poorly performing schools. Under an ASD, the worst-performing schools in Texas would...
Millions Recovered for Taxpayers
Greg Abbott has a history of protecting Texas taxpayers, from fighting the job-killing, tax-hiking policies of the federal government to investigating fraud in government. This week, under Greg Abbott’s leadership the State of Texas has recovered $10 million from an...
Podcast: Education in Lubbock
In this week's podcast, Press Secretary Avdiel Huerta speaks with Terri Duncan, Director of Workforce Development of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, about how education correlates with workforce development. This interview was conducted during Greg Abbott's...