Governor Abbott Welcomes Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson To Republican Party
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement welcoming longtime Democrat and Mayor of Dallas Eric Johnson to the Republican Party: “I am proud to welcome Mayor Johnson to the Republican Party––the party of freedom, opportunity, and economic prosperity,” said...
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Conservative Values At Young Republican National Convention
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ conservative values that make our state a national leader and contrasted Texas' success with Democrat-led states during a keynote address at the Young Republican National Convention (YRNC) in Dallas. The Governor also noted...
Texans For Greg Abbott Raises Over $15 Million In June
Texans for Greg Abbott today announced a robust fundraising period, raising more than $15 million from June 19th to June 30th. During the previous comparable fundraising periods in 2015 and 2019, Texans for Greg Abbott raised over $8.2 million and over $12.1 million,...
OOG: Governor Abbott Calls For $150 Million To Boost Rio Grande Valley Roadway Project
Governor Greg Abbott today called on the Texas Transportation Commission and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to allocate $150 million in the Unified Transportation Program to support construction of the International Bridge Trade Corridor (IBTC) project in...
OOG: Operation Lone Star Sends Over 500 Migrant Buses To Sanctuary Cities
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal...
OOG: Operation Lone Star Expands Successful Migrant Busing Strategy
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal...
OOG: Texas Smashes Total Jobs Record For 20 Months In A Row, Leads Nation In Jobs Growth
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the growing Texas workforce and the state’s robust jobs economy following the release of May employment data showing Texas again smashing all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Texas...
OOG: Governor Abbott Signs Vital Save Women’s Sports Act
Governor Greg Abbott today signed the Save Women's Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This new law will protect the integrity of women's sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female...
OOG: Governor Abbott Announces First Bus Of Migrants Arrives In Los Angeles
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Los Angeles, California from Texas. The migrants were dropped off at L.A. Union Station this evening. "Texas' small border towns remain overwhelmed and overrun by the thousands of...
OOG: Governor Abbott Signs Pivotal Measures To Combat Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today signed four laws to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Capitol. The laws signed by the Governor today represent a significant step in the state's fight against the...