Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as a severe storm system moves across the state this week. The SOC will increase its readiness level from level IV (normal conditions) to level III (increased readiness) beginning at 12 p.m. today. Additionally, Governor Abbott has […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Joan Huffman today joined Coach USA in Houston to discuss efforts to combat human and sex trafficking. Most recently, Governor Abbott announced the second part of his Safeguarding, Securing, Serving plan, which includes recommendations to disrupt human trafficking and smuggling. At today’s press conference, Coach USA announced a new campaign […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5,158,000 in grant funding through the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) to better secure the Texas border from gangs and violent criminals. One hundred awards were released to local communities and law enforcement groups across the region for intelligence sharing, collaboration and efforts to crack down on border-related criminal activity in […]
“Phenomenal” … “Powerful” … “Incredible Testament” To watch the ad, click here. Barack Obama Campaign Ad Maker, Mark Putnam: “This is a phenomenal ad.” (Twitter, 10/1/18) WFAA’s Marie Saavedra: “Provides a surprising message of hope.” “Tonight, a candidate raising the stakes in the race for Governor. Governor Greg Abbott just released a new campaign ad. It […]
AUSTIN – EducationSuperHighway today released their annual State of the States report outlining Texas’ progress in improving connectivity to high-speed internet in schools. The report highlights that 97 percent of Texas school districts have upgraded to the high-speed internet needed to support digital learning opportunities in the classroom. This progress has been made as a part […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Julie Workman, whose son, Kris, was left paralyzed following the attack in Sutherland Springs, appeared on WOAI in San Antonio last night to discuss “Hope,” the new television ad released by the Abbott campaign yesterday. The ad tells the harrowing experience of the Workman family who were in the Church […]
The ad will begin airing tonight during evening newscasts AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a powerful new statewide TV ad entitled “Hope,” which tells the story of the Workman family who survived the attack on the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs on November 5th, 2017 that left 26 people dead and 20 […]
AUSTIN – Following tonight’s debate, several members of the Texas Legislature declared victory for Governor Abbott. “Texans want a governor who has a vision for a stronger Texas. A vision that includes reining in property taxes, growing the economy, and improving our education system. Governor Abbott was the only candidate on stage tonight who offered up […]
ICYMI: Abbott: “I Will Never Stop Fighting For You” “I promise you this, I will never stop fighting for you and your families. Working together, we’re going to keep Texas the best state in the greatest nation in the history of this world.” – Governor Greg Abbott GREG ABBOTT: “We live in a state where anything is […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for three North Texas counties recently impacted by severe weather and flooding. By issuing this disaster declaration, Governor Abbott has authorized the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions necessary to respond to this disaster. “When severe weather and […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a new television ad entitled, “Madrina Dos.” This new ad features Governor Abbott’s mother-in-law, Mary Lucy Phalen, speaking to his character, his steadfast Christian faith, and his commitment to all Texans. “Madrina Dos” is a follow up to the original Madrina ad from the Governor’s 2014 campaign. Like the 2014 ad, “Madrina Dos” will be broadcast in […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has extended invitations to Texas law enforcement officers to be his guests at the gubernatorial debate tomorrow night at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, TX. More than half of the 75 tickets provided to Texans For Greg Abbott are going to members of law enforcement across the state. In addition, Texans […]
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