Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
Statesman: “Governor tells Austin to reinstate camping ban” “Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday sent a letter to Mayor Steve Adler telling him to reinstate bans for people experiencing homelessness to camp in public places. ‘The consequences of repealing the ban are manifested daily on the streets of Austin: human feces, hypodermic needles, mounds of garbage, […]
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the “Can You See Me?” anti-human trafficking campaign launch in Houston. The First Lady thanked the leaders, activists, and volunteers who are committed to the fight against human trafficking, and encouraged all Texans to join together to protect the vulnerable and pursue justice. “Texas […]
AUSTIN – Following the tragedies in El Paso and Odessa, Governor Greg Abbott today issued eight executive orders to help prevent further mass shootings by enhancing reporting requirements and ensuring law enforcement and the public have the training, tools, and resources they need to provide and respond to Suspicious Activity Reports. Today’s action by the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today, under Article 4, Sections 1, 7, and 10 of the Texas Constitution, formed a Domestic Terrorism Task Force in the wake of the El Paso shooting to combat these hateful acts and extremism in Texas. The group of experts will analyze and provide advice on strategies to maximize law […]
Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Address **Governor Abbott often deviates from prepared remarks Thank you Lt. Governor Patrick. I am honored to work with you and Speaker Bonnen as we embark on this new session. A session, by the way, that will etch landmark achievements into this already historic chamber. I […]
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 required a Texas-sized response, and I am incredibly proud of how the people of Texas came together […]
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 Star State the global economic powerhouse it is today. “CEO’s continually rank the Lone Star State […]
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 civic and business leaders for their continuing generous donations of volunteer hours and […]
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 Texas’ continued economic success. “CEOs and business leaders continue to invest in Texas because […]
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 SOC increased its readiness level from level IV (normal conditions) […]
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the Charles Schwab & Co. Community Ambassador Leadership Summit in Austin, where she welcomed Schwab Community Ambassadors from around the nation and recognized the more than 50,000 hours of volunteer service they contributed to their communities this year. The First Lady also spoke about her signature Texanthropy […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (The PGA of America) will relocate its headquarters from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to Frisco, Texas, bringing $30 million in capital investment and a minimum of 100 new jobs to the state of Texas. Founded in 1916, The PGA of America […]
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