Governor Abbott Closes Landmark Deal With JSW Steel (USA) Inc. To Develop Local Steel Industry In Baytown, Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today visited JSW Group Global Headquarters in Mumbai, India, and signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to develop and augment the steel industry in Texas. With this agreement JSW Steel (USA) Inc. has agreed to consider an investment of $500...
Governor Abbott Promotes Texas Economy, Touts India Relationship At Rotary Club Of Bombay Address
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...
Governor Abbott Discusses Business Development At Mahindra And Mahindra Headquarters
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....
Governor Abbott Kicks Off Business Development Mission In India
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 Announces Services For Victims Of The Sutherland Springs Shooting
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...
Governor Abbott Submits Opportunity Zone Designations To The U.S. Treasury Department
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,...
Governor Abbott Names Dunn As Chair Of The Texas Workforce Investment Council
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,...
Governor Abbott To Lead Business Development Mission To India
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...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Joins Volunteers For Hurricane Harvey Rebuild Effort In Houston
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...
Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening Of New Interamerican Foods Corporation La Moderna Plant
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...