Governor Abbott Statement On Record Low Texas Unemployment Rate
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Workforce Commission announced Texas' unemployment rate has fallen to 3.8 percent, setting a new record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in four decades. "Today's...
Governor Abbott Statement On $81 Billion Disaster Aid Measure
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement regarding the proposed $81 billion disaster aid measure: "Today's vote is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to ensure the funds Congress provide address the critical needs...
Governor Abbott Receives Hurricane Recovery Updates, Presents Funds For Debris Removal
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today visited Port Aransas and Port Arthur where he met with local officials and received updates on the ongoing recovery from Harvey. During both visits, the Governor presented local leaders with reimbursement funds to help cover the...
Governor Abbott Announces Five Year Extension Of 1115 Waiver For Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have reached an agreement for approval of the 1115 Demonstration Waiver for the next five years. The extension...
Governor Abbott Joins Lumber Liquidators To Announce Hurricane Relief Donation
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today visited A.C. Blunt Middle School in Aransas Pass and joined officials from Lumber Liquidators to announce more than $100,000 in donations and flooring materials to help Aransas Pass Independent School District rebuild after...
Governor Abbott Receives Hurricane Recovery Update, Presents Funds For Debris Removal
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott visited League City to meet with local officials from hurricane-impacted areas of Texas and receive an update on the ongoing recovery. During his visit, the Governor presented local leaders with funds for debris removal in their...
Governor Abbott Statement On Final Passage Of Tax Reform Bill
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: "Any law the reduces the money the federal government takes from taxpayers is a good law," said Governor Abbott. "In addition to helping working Texans keep more of...
Empower Texans Endorses Governor Abbott For Four More Years
AUSTIN - Empower Texans today endorsed Greg Abbott for re-election as governor of Texas. Michael Quinn Sullivan, president of Empower Texans, spoke highly of Governor Abbott’s commitment to conservative ideals in a recently released video. In part, he said, “We’re...
Independent Bankers Association of Texas Endorses Governor Abbott For Re-election
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) today endorsed Greg Abbott for re-election as the governor of Texas. IBAT represents the interests of the largest state community banking organization in the United States. Chris Williston, President and CEO of IBAT,...
Governor Greg Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. This proclamation will ensure that all Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for...