Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
Ad Will Air During Tonight’s Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans Football Game AUSTIN – Texans for Greg Abbott today released its first statewide television ad, entitled “Promises Made, Promises Kept.” In his first campaign for Governor, Greg Abbott promised to strengthen economic opportunity for Texans, improve our public education system, and crack down on violent […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Cognizant’s new regional technology and service delivery center in Irving, Texas. Announced in November 2017, this new 50,000 square foot facility will create over 1,000 new jobs and $8 million in capital investment. Cognizant currently employs approximately 4,100 people in […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a digital ad in support of Pete Flores, who is running for State Senator in the Senate District 19 special election. In the ad, Governor Abbott urges the constituents of SD 19 to cast their vote for Flores, and encourages them to participate in early voting from September 10th […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after the announcement that a trade agreement has been reached between the United States and Mexico. “Today’s agreement between the U.S. and Mexico is a step in the right direction. Texas is the nation’s top exporting state, and with Mexico being our largest trading partner, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited the First Baptist Church of Rockport for a service on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. Governor Abbott joined members of the Rockport community in prayer and worship. The Governor also addressed the congregation and spoke of the community’s resiliency, selflessness, and inspiring perseverance. “After Hurricane Harvey, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator John McCain: “John McCain was born to lead. Throughout his military career, his years of cruel imprisonment and torture as a prisoner of war, his decades of dedicated service in Congress, and his quest as a candidate for the […]
Reflections on a Year of Recovery Governor Greg Abbott, remarks from visit to First Baptist Church of Rockport on Aug. 22, 2018: “We would not be here without the resilience, without the heart, without the commitment of our fellow Texans. I have never been prouder—as Governor, as a Texan or as a human being—to see […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined U.S. Army officials, as well as state and local leaders, for the Activation Ceremony of the new U.S. Army Futures Command in Austin, Texas. This new facility will assess the future operational environment, emerging threats, and new technologies in order to develop and deliver concepts, requirements, future force […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe ISD have been awarded over $1.8 million in grant funding for the development of a long-term resiliency center and additional school and community counseling services. The City of Santa Fe’s resiliency center will provide support for communication services, donor […]
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined Susan Dell of the Rebuild Texas Fund and Michael & Susan Dell Foundation on a visit to communities damaged by Hurricane Harvey. As the storm’s one year anniversary approaches, the First Lady met with Texans whose homes, schools and businesses were impacted by Hurricane Harvey and received […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited Dallas, Texas, where he hosted his second roundtable discussion focused on improving education across the state. During the roundtable, the Governor and local elected officials heard from educators and administrators at the Solar Preparatory School for Girls on potential solutions for issues facing Texas schools. “We can and […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held an education roundtable in New Braunfels, Texas, aimed at developing ideas to improve education across the state. The roundtable, which took place at Church Hill Middle School, was held with educators, administrators and local elected officials, and allowed the Governor to discuss proposals designed to reform education in […]
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