Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
This Op-Ed originally appeared on CNBC’s website on July 11, 2017 Economic liberty is why the Lone Star State leads in job creation and in population growth over the last 10 years and why personal incomes have risen almost twice as fast in Texas compared to New York and well ahead of California. That’s also […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (CJD) is now accepting grant applications from law enforcement agencies seeking assistance for the purchase of rifle-resistant body armor. During the 85th Legislative Session, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 12, which funds the $25 million statewide grant program designed […]
This Op-Ed originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News on July 5, 2017 Today we celebrate another milestone marking the incredible momentum of Texas’ continuing economic expansion. Toyota Motor North America joins Hulu, Jacobs Engineering, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kubota, Jamba Juice, Sabre and many other innovative industry leaders who have decided to go big in […]
Governor Abbott Elected To Serve On Republican Governors Association 2017 Executive Committee AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has been elected to serve on the Executive Committee for the Republican Governors Association (RGA) for 2017. The Executive Committee works to recruit new candidates to run for governor in addition to ensuring the RGA remains a strong organization committed […]
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On 2016 Presidential Election November 9th, 2016 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement on Donald Trump’s election as the 45th President of the United States: “I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the next President of the United States. “One thing from this election is abundantly clear — millions of […]
This Op-Ed originally appeared in the Amarillo Globe-News on October 24, 2015. By Governor Greg Abbott Hunting and fishing are family traditions in Texas. If you want to preserve that legacy to pass on to your children and grandchildren, I encourage you to vote early in the 2015 election. Vote for Proposition 6 on the […]
Governor Greg Abbott appeared on the Chris Salcedo Show to discuss this year’s Constitutional Amendment Election. To find your Early Voting location, visit www.voteearlytexas.com.
This Op-Ed originally appeared in the Dallas Morning News, October 16, 2015. To find your Early Voting location, visit www.voteearlytexas.com. By Governor Greg Abbott Beginning today, you can vote to cut your property taxes and build better roads by voting early in the 2015 Constitutional Amendment Election at any polling location in your county. If […]
This Op-Ed originally appeared on Forbes.com, September 28, 2015. By Governor Greg Abbott If every woman-owned business in America were able to add just one new job tomorrow, the nation would reach full employment. Women business owners are a powerful economic force, and my goal is to make Texas the most welcoming home for them. […]
This article first appeared in the McAllen Monitor, Tuesday, September 15, 2015. By Governor Greg Abbott That any veteran dies waiting for health care anywhere in America is our nation’s greatest shame. Monday in the Rio Grande Valley, we took a small but historic step to honor our commitment to those who selflessly answer the […]
This article originally appeared in the San Marcos Daily Record, August 12, 2015. By Governor Greg Abbott Businesses owned by women in Texas are growing at more than twice the rate of all firms nationwide. While visiting the Big Apple last month, I was proud to note that Texas already beats New York — not […]
This article first appeared in the New Hampshire Union Leader, July 3, 2015. By Governor Greg Abbott Last week, Gov. Maggie Hassan vetoed a fiscally responsible budget that reduced the tax burden on job creators while funding critical services in the Granite State. New Hampshire already has high business tax rates when compared to surrounding […]
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