Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
New York, NY/Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the global leader in performing rights management, today announced that BMI is expanding its presence in the Lone Star State and will open its first creative office in Austin, Texas. The new office, expected to open in early 2019, will allow BMI […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released its final ad of the 2018 election cycle, entitled “Spirit Of Texas.” The ad draws parallels between Governor Abbott’s story of overcoming his accident and the values that make Texas exceptional. From Hurricane Harvey to the tragedy in Sutherland Springs, the governor has used his own life lessons to help guide Texas through […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a new web video chronicling Governor Abbott’s tour across Texas to get out the vote. During the first week of Early Voting, the governor traveled to nine different cities to meet with supporters and encourage Republican turnout at the polls. By the end of Early Voting, Governor Abbott will have visited a total […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined education officials and local elected leaders for the grand opening of Texas A&M University’s new campus in McAllen, Texas. This historic new campus will provide top quality education for students in McAllen and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The campus is a result of the ongoing partnership between […]
AUSTIN – The Texas Association Of Nurse Anesthetists PAC (TxANA PAC) today endorsed Governor Abbott for re-election. TxANA represents over 4,600 nurse anesthetists across the state and works to provide cost-effective anesthesia to communities in Texas. In a video, Jay Hopper, TxANA PAC Chairman, spoke highly of Governor Abbott’s work to improve healthcare systems in Texas. […]
AUSTIN – The Beer Alliance of Texas (BAT) PAC today endorsed Governor Abbott for four more years. The Beer Alliance of Texas represents beer distributors across the state and works to ensure a thriving beverage industry in Texas. In a video, BAT’s President, Bo Huggins, praised Governor Abbott’s pro-business, pro-Texas leadership from the past four […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Dallas CLEAT-NLLEO today held a joint press conference in Dallas, where the organization announced their endorsement of Governor Abbott for re-election. Dallas CLEAT-NLLEO works to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the Dallas community and advocates for greater support and resources for law enforcement officers. This marks the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced $55.5 million in Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding to support state and local efforts to prevent terror attacks and crack down on terroristic activity in Texas. These awards will help fund local anti-terrorism efforts across the state, including 227 different State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) projects and […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that OKIN BPS, a.s. is opening its new U.S. headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. The new headquarters in San Antonio will create nearly 1,500 new jobs and nearly $23 million in capital investment. OKIN was founded in the Czech Republic in 2004 and specializes in providing business processes […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Early Voting Kick Off Concert in Houston. Joined by Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman John Culberson, and Senator Dawn Buckingham, the governor spoke of the importance of electing Republicans up and down the ballot and keeping the conservative grassroots momentum going from now until Election Day. “It’s up […]
Updates State Disaster Declaration To Include Additional Texas Counties AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and multiple state agencies regarding the ongoing severe weather and flooding currently impacting Texas, and held a press conference on the state’s response to this disaster. During the press […]
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended a press conference at the State Capitol in Austin where she announced a new partnership with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to fight human trafficking. The First Lady was joined by TABC Chairman Kevin Lilly, Executive Director Bentley Nettles, State Rep. Tony Dale and TABC law […]
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