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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) today announced a $1 million grant for overtime expenses of law enforcement officers involved in the response efforts after the shooting at Santa Fe High School. The grant will be awarded to the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (CJD) […]

“In a year that saw the state of Texas challenged by Hurricane Harvey — with its economic impact felt across the Coastal Bend region and beyond — it is a testament to the resilience of the people of Texas and the diversity of our economy to be named America’s Top State for Business by CNBC, […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the American Legion, Department of Texas 100th anniversary convention in San Antonio. The American Legion was incorporated by Congress in 1919 and has served as the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, mentoring youth and sponsoring programs in local communities, advocating patriotism and honor, […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced he has accepted an invitation from Nexstar Media Group for a statewide debate against the Democrat nominee for Governor. The invitation stipulates the debate will take place on September 28th, 2018 from 7 – 8 p.m., in Austin, Texas at a location to be determined. The debate will […]

This op-ed originally appeared in CNBC on July 10, 2018. Why Texas Is The Top State For Business In America By Gov. Greg Abbott CNBC The Texas economy is the fastest-growing in the nation. More Texans are working than ever before as the Lone Star State leads in private-sector job creation — over the month, over […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dan Winston to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Aimee Burnett and Lauren Dreyer, and reappointed Sharon Denny, J. Ross Lacy, Bob Mitchell, and Terry Stevens for terms set to expire on September […]

AUSTIN – CNBC today announced that Texas has been named America’s top state for business in 2018. CNBC unveiled Texas as the top state for business during their live broadcast from Enchanted Rock, and Governor Greg Abbott joined the program on location to discuss the announcement immediately after. The number one ranking was determined by CNBC […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rossy Fariña-Strauss to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with state law. Rossy Fariña-Strauss of Austin is retired as an architecture project […]

AUSTIN – President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today granted Governor Greg Abbott’s federal disaster request for Individual Assistance for Cameron and Hidalgo Counties following recent severe weather and flooding. The Governor requested this assistance following his visit to the Emergency Operations Center in Edinburg, Texas where he received a briefing from local officials on the flooding […]

AUSTIN – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced nearly $5 billion in funding for disaster recovery projects in Texas. This funding will go towards critical flood mitigation projects, including a number of high-priority projects identified by Governor Abbott and local leaders in Texas. In addition to the nearly $5 billion for infrastructure projects, […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing November 6, 2018, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 52 seat recently vacated by Representative Larry Gonzales. Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott appointed Felicia Fruia-Edge and Ardis Reed to the Texas Diabetes Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor reappointed John Griffin for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas, and advises the Texas […]