Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening of Amazon’s new Fulfillment Center in Houston, Texas. This new 855,000-square-foot facility currently employs more than 2,000 workers and is expected to hire up to 2,500. This is the second Amazon facility located in the Houston area. “By embracing a pioneering spirit and advancing policies that […]
AUSTIN – The Texas Association of Realtors PAC today endorsed Greg Abbott for re-election. The Texas Association of REALTORS® was founded in 1920 and is the largest real estate professional organization in Texas with over 125,000 members. David Alan Cox, chairman of TRE PAC, was featured in a video in which he praised Governor Abbott’s commitment […]
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Outstanding Women in Texas Government awards ceremony hosted by the State Agency Council in Austin. The biennial award honors women in state service who are helping to shape the future of Texas by contributing their notable talents and skills. Candidates were nominated by […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order establishing the Governor’s Committee to Support the Military. The Committee will actively look for ways to maintain and enhance military value at installations within the state, and will include no more than 22 members appointed by the Governor. Led by a chair and vice-chair, members […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott released a new fifteen second digital ad. This ad draws upon the same themes of Texans For Greg Abbott’s “Brighter Future” television ad, which highlights Governor Abbott’s commitment to strengthening Texas’ education and foster care systems. This ad will run statewide on Facebook video, digital network pre-roll video, in-app video, as well […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson to announce the launch of a new unified regional economic development corporation in Texarkana. Today’s announcement unveiled the establishment of a new non-profit corporation, Arkansas-Texas Regional Economic Development Incorporated (AR-TX REDI), which is designed to bolster existing economic development activities and bring new businesses […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released two radio ads that will run statewide. The first ad, “Opportunities,” will run simultaneously with the previously announced TV ad that highlights the economic prosperity experienced in Texas under Governor Abbott’s leadership. The second radio ad, “New Era,” will run in conjunction with the “Promises Made, Promises Kept,” […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released two new television ads, entitled “Opportunities,” and “Brighter Future.” These ads will run in conjunction with the “Promises Made, Promises Kept,” ad released last week. The first ad, “Opportunities,” highlights the economic and educational achievements made since Greg Abbott has been Governor. From more jobs, to higher wages, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Collin County Republican Party Labor Day Rally And 2018 Campaign Kickoff in McKinney, Texas. Joined by Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator Ted Cruz, Governor Abbott thanked grassroots supporters in Collin County for their commitment to conservative values and encouraged them to work every day between now […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released its first Spanish language radio ad of the campaign season, entitled “Better Future.” Since taking office in 2015, Governor Abbott has worked tirelessly to ensure that every child in Texas has a chance to succeed through quality education, safer communities, and stronger state resources for the most […]
This op-ed originally appeared in the Dallas Morning News on August 29, 2018. Texas Must Boost School Funding By Greg Abbott Dallas Morning News In its most recent ruling on the Texas school finance system, the Texas Supreme Court wrote that the system needed “transformational, top-to-bottom reforms that amount to more than Band-Aid on top […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a School Safety Action Plan Summary, which details actions taken over the summer by school districts across Texas to improve and expand school safety measures. The actions taken by these school districts follow the Governor’s call to adopt and implement multidisciplinary school safety strategies outlined in his School and […]
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