Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today proclaimed December 5, 2018, as an official Day of Mourning in Texas in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. Under this proclamation, the people of Texas are encouraged to gather, assemble, and pay their respects to the memory of George Herbert Walker Bush through ceremonies in homes, businesses, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined Jewish community leaders at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in celebration of the first day of Hanukkah. The Governor spoke of the strength of the Jewish people and the enduring bond between the state of Texas and the Jewish community before lighting the shamash candle of the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush: “The state of Texas mourns with the nation at the passing of one of our greatest Presidents. George H.W. Bush was an American hero and icon, he was a friend to all he met, he […]
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott’s Child Sex Trafficking Team hosted a roundtable for male leaders in law enforcement, faith communities, business, and youth-serving organizations from across the state to share strategies on preventing child sex trafficking. Children At Risk educated attendees about online strategies to deter and interdict buyers of commercial sex. New Friends New Life […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement welcoming McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 6 company, to the State of Texas. Effective April 1, 2019, McKesson Corporation will relocate its corporate headquarters from San Francisco, California to Las Colinas, Texas. This relocation expands McKesson’s already strong presence in the DFW area, where they opened a […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, joined by their daughter Audrey, today volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Austin to help deliver meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day. “It’s so rewarding to see Texans sacrifice their time to make sure those who are home bound today are able to […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement as Texas achieves a new record-low unemployment rate of 3.7 percent, the lowest level since the state unemployment data series began in January 1976, with 32,300 new jobs added in October and the largest over-the-year gain in the nation of 384,800 jobs. “Texas continues to lead […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined local, state and federal officials as well as company leadership for a grand opening and celebration of Cheniere Energy’s first cargo shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at their Corpus Christi Liquefaction facility. “The Lone Star State has long led the nation in domestic oil and gas production,” […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that East Penn Manufacturing Co. will be expanding its presence in Temple, Texas to grow its finishing distribution center operations. East Penn is a manufacturer of high quality lead batteries and accessories for automotive, agricultural, commercial, marine, industrial, stationary, and specialty markets. The company’s expansion will include the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott was today named Mr. South Texas 2019 by the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) at a press conference at Texas Community Bank in Laredo, Texas. The Mr. South Texas designation is presented to a deserving individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the growth and development of Laredo […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined local community and business leaders at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce annual 2018 gala in celebration of the community’s economic growth and success over the past year. “The tremendous economic growth Texas has experienced is reflective of the hard work of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce bringing more […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Infosys Limited will be expanding its presence in Richardson, Texas bringing 500 new jobs and $12.3 million in capital investment to the area. Founded in 1981, Infosys Limited is a technology services and consulting firm providing software development and engineering services to corporations. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, […]
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