Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today called upon Republicans in Tarrant County to volunteer as poll watchers to help make sure absentee ballots are properly processed. Due to an error with a Tarrant County vendor, many absentee ballots must be processed manually, and poll watchers and poll workers are needed to ensure ballots are counted […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a “Texas Backs The Blue” press conference in Houston, where he and other state and federal leaders reaffirmed their support for law enforcement and condemned efforts to defund the police in Texas. The Governor announced that the state is considering the possibility of taking over policing in parts […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a new digital ad, “Biden: Bad On Oil, Bad For Texas,” which highlights Former Vice President Joe Biden and the Texas Democrats’ dangerous views on the oil and gas industry that would ultimately destroy the state’s economy. The digital ad cites Biden’s comments in last Thursday’s Presidential Debate where he announced that he […]
Governor Abbott and Senator Cornyn Release Joint Statement AUSTIN – During last night’s Presidential debate, Former Vice President Joe Biden made clear his plans to destroy Texas’ economy, kill jobs, and defund education and transportation in Texas by transitioning America away from oil. This plan would take billions of dollars away from Texas schools and […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a new ad, “Texas Republicans: Working For You On Healthcare,” featuring Representative Tom Oliverson, MD, who is running for re-election in House District 130. In the ad, Representative Oliverson, an anesthesiologist, highlights the healthcare victories achieved by Republican lawmakers during the 86th Legislative Session — including banning surprise medical bills, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a Get Out The Vote kick-off call in Dallas with Republican volunteers and supporters from across the state. During the call, the Governor thanked volunteers for their hard work to mobilize voters and secure Republican victories in the upcoming election. The Governor was joined for the call by […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Dallas where he announced new legislative proposals to combat riot violence and protect public safety. The Governor was joined for the press conference by House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Senator Kelly Hancock, Representatives Angie Chen Button, Justin Holland, Candy Noble, Matt Shaheen, and members of the Dallas Police […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Austin Police Association where he joined other state leaders to sign the Texas Backs The Blue Pledge against defunding the police. The Governor also announced a new legislative proposal to discourage cities from defunding law enforcement. Under this proposal, cities that defund the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video calling on every Texan and candidate for public office, regardless of party, to sign a pledge against defunding police departments in Texas at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 10th. At that time, the Governor will sign the pledge alongside other state leaders at a press conference. Additional details on this press conference will […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the passing of former Republican Party of Texas Chair Susan Weddington. Weddington served as RPT Chair from 1997-2003 and was the first female party chair elected by either major party in Texas. During her tenure, she helped elect more than 600 Republicans across the state […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today delivered a video address to the 2020 Republican Party of Texas virtual State Convention. In his remarks, the Governor urged Texas Republicans to unite around the common cause of keeping Texas red and helping President Trump defeat Joe Biden in November. Governor Abbott also addressed the state’s ongoing response to COVID-19, […]
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, model and designer Camila Alves McConaughey, will be the special guests for tomorrow’s Stars of Texas Storytime. Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, the McConaugheys will read “Where The Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak via Facebook Live on Governor Greg Abbott’s page. […]
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