Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today spoke to the Rotary Club of Bombay in Mumbai, India. During his speech, Governor Abbott highlighted the Texas economy and the importance of strengthening the bond between India and Texas. Governor Abbott also emphasized the importance of trade with India, noting that Texas is the 2nd largest exporter to […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited Mahindra & Mahindra Limited in Mumbai, India, to meet with Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra and have lunch with executives of Mahindra’s subsidiary companies. In the meeting and over lunch, the Governor and Mr. Mahindra discussed strengthening the business ties between the prominent India-based company and Texas. Mahindra […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today kicked off his business development mission in India by meeting with executives from Reliance Industries Limited. The Governor met with Executive Director Hital Meswani and emphasized Texas’ advantageous business environment. The Governor also spoke of the important role Reliance Industries plays in the Texas economy, and the two sides […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of more than $2.3 million in grant funding to support the long-term recovery efforts of survivors of the Sutherland Springs shootings. This funding will be given to six agencies to provide a coordinated response to assist residents of Sutherland Springs and the surrounding areas with community […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has submitted the state’s Opportunity Zone designations to the U.S. Treasury Department to encourage long-term investment in eligible Texas communities. The Opportunity Zone program was created by the 2017 federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and will encourage businesses to develop and invest in low-income communities in Texas. The submissions by Governor Abbott to […]
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has named Mark Dunn chair of the Texas Workforce Investment Council. The council assists the Governor and the Legislature with strategic planning for and evaluation of the Texas workforce system to promote the development of a well-educated, highly skilled workforce for Texas. Mark Dunn of Lufkin is the president of Dunn’s […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott will lead a business mission to India from March 22nd – 30th. Over the course of the week, the Governor will visit the cities of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Agra and New Delhi. During the trip, Governor Abbott will meet with CEOs, company executives and officials from the Indian government to promote business […]
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited a home in Southeast Houston where she joined volunteers from the Rebuild Texas Fund, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, 4B Disaster Response Network and Eight Days of Hope in helping to rebuild a home damaged by Hurricane Harvey. During her visit, the First Lady met with […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening of Interamerican Foods Corporation’s new La Moderna plant in Cleburne, Texas. This new $50 million plant is La Moderna’s first in the United States. As Mexico’s largest pasta manufacturer, the company has selected Texas as the first location in an effort to expand their presence […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Smith & Nephew, Inc. has selected its Fort Worth facility to locate a $29 million project. A global manufacturer and supplier of advanced medical equipment and technologies headquartered in London, Smith & Nephew supports healthcare professionals in over 100 countries. Smith & Nephew currently employs nearly 200 Texans […]
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Alethea Swann Bugg to the State Preservation Board for a term to expire on February 1, 2019. Alethea Swann Bugg of San Antonio is active as a community volunteer, where she has served in numerous capacities including member and former chair of the Blood and Tissue Center Foundation and […]
AUSTIN – The Office of the Governor today announced the release of $265,500 in emergency funding for the Austin Police Department (APD) and the Texas Ranger Bomb Response Team to purchase seven portable x-ray systems for use in bomb detection and responding to suspicious package investigations. These x-ray systems are used by bomb technicians on scene and […]
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