Governor Abbott Attends Caterpillar’s 400,000th Engine Milestone Celebration
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended Caterpillar's Engine Milestone Celebration in Seguin, Texas, which commemorated the completion of the 400,000th engine produced at this facility. This 1.7-million-square-foot plant employs more than 2,000 workers and...
Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Approaching Tropical Disturbance
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by severe weather and flooding as a tropical system approaches the state. Prior to today’s disaster declaration, the Governor has ordered the Texas State Operations...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors 2018 Governor’s Small Business Award Winners
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott was in the Dallas Fort-Worth area today to talk about the important role that women-owned businesses play in the success of our state’s economy. The First Lady addressed the Governor’s Business Forum for Women hosted by the Texas...
Governor Abbott Further Elevates Activation Level Of State Operations Center For Approaching Tropical Disturbance
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to further increase its readiness level to level II (escalated response conditions) beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, as a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico continues...
Governor Abbott Presents 2018 Star Of Texas Awards
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today presented the 2018 Star of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters and first responders who demonstrated heroism in service to their communities and the State of Texas. The Star of Texas Awards were created in 2003 by the Texas...
Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Tropical System Approaches The Gulf
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as a potential tropical system is expected to develop and move into the Gulf of Mexico and toward the Texas coast later this week. The SOC will increase...
Governor Abbott Announces Public Safety Plan To Protect Texas Families And Communities
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced a set of policy proposals to increase public safety in Texas. The policy plan includes proposals aimed at reducing violent crime, cracking down on human trafficking and organized crime, combatting violent gangs, and...
Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening Of New Amazon Fulfillment Center
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening of Amazon's new Fulfillment Center in Houston, Texas. This new 855,000-square-foot facility currently employs more than 2,000 workers and is expected to hire up to 2,500. This is the second Amazon facility...
Texas Association Of Realtors PAC Endorse Governor Greg Abbott For Four More Years
AUSTIN – The Texas Association of Realtors PAC today endorsed Greg Abbott for re-election. The Texas Association of REALTORS® was founded in 1920 and is the largest real estate professional organization in Texas with over 125,000 members. David Alan Cox, chairman of...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Outstanding Women In Texas Government Award Ceremony
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Outstanding Women in Texas Government awards ceremony hosted by the State Agency Council in Austin. The biennial award honors women in state service who are helping to shape the future of...