Governor Abbott Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For New Cognizant Regional Technology And Service Delivery Center
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Cognizant's new regional technology and service delivery center in Irving, Texas. Announced in November 2017, this new 50,000 square foot facility will create over 1,000 new...
Texans For Greg Abbott Places Web Ad Supporting Pete Flores For State Senator In Senate District 19
AUSTIN - Texans For Greg Abbott today released a digital ad in support of Pete Flores, who is running for State Senator in the Senate District 19 special election. In the ad, Governor Abbott urges the constituents of SD 19 to cast their vote for Flores, and encourages...
Governor Abbott Statement On Trade Agreement Between The United States And Mexico
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after the announcement that a trade agreement has been reached between the United States and Mexico. “Today’s agreement between the U.S. and Mexico is a step in the right direction. Texas is the...
Governor Abbott Attends Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Service At The First Baptist Church Of Rockport
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today visited the First Baptist Church of Rockport for a service on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. Governor Abbott joined members of the Rockport community in prayer and worship. The Governor also addressed the congregation...
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of U.S. Senator John McCain
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator John McCain: “John McCain was born to lead. Throughout his military career, his years of cruel imprisonment and torture as a prisoner of war, his decades of dedicated...
Commission To Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 27
Reflections on a Year of Recovery Governor Greg Abbott, remarks from visit to First Baptist Church of Rockport on Aug. 22, 2018: “We would not be here without the resilience, without the heart, without the commitment of our fellow Texans. I have never been prouder—as...
Governor Abbott Attends U.S. Army Futures Command Activation Ceremony
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined U.S. Army officials, as well as state and local leaders, for the Activation Ceremony of the new U.S. Army Futures Command in Austin, Texas. This new facility will assess the future operational environment, emerging threats,...
Governor Abbott Announces $1.8 Million In Santa Fe Grants
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe ISD have been awarded over $1.8 million in grant funding for the development of a long-term resiliency center and additional school and community counseling services. The City of...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Joins Rebuild Texas Fund For Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Tour
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined Susan Dell of the Rebuild Texas Fund and Michael & Susan Dell Foundation on a visit to communities damaged by Hurricane Harvey. As the storm’s one year anniversary approaches, the First Lady met with Texans whose...
Governor Abbott Hosts Second Education Roundtable At Solar Preparatory School For Girls
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today visited Dallas, Texas, where he hosted his second roundtable discussion focused on improving education across the state. During the roundtable, the Governor and local elected officials heard from educators and administrators at the...