Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the many achievements from the 88th regular legislative session and highlighted his plan to complete unfinished business in subsequent special sessions during a fireside chat at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) in Austin. “In Texas, we don’t do things half-heartedly,” said Governor Abbott. “We go big, and we make sure […]
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 behavior between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency […]
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas House of Representatives passing HB 1/HJR 1 for substantial property tax cuts as part of the special session #1 agenda. “The Texas House is the only chamber that passed a property tax cut bill that is germane to the special session that I called to provide […]
Leading statewide business associations today shared their overwhelming support for Governor Greg Abbott’s property tax cut plan announced in the special session #1 agenda that would rein in property taxes for all Texans by driving down property tax rates. Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples: “We appreciate Governor Abbott’s commitment to drive down school property tax […]
Governor Greg Abbott today honored the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice to our nation during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza. During his keynote address to a packed crowd of over 2,500, including many veterans, Governor Abbott reminded Texans that Memorial Day […]
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 behavior between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency […]
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday hosted nine of his fellow Governors for a border security briefing to provide an update on the ongoing crisis and share insights into Texas’ unprecedented response to President Joe Biden’s open border policies at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. Adjutant General of the Texas Military Department Major General Thomas Suelzer, Texas Department of Public […]
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 behavior between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency […]
Governor Greg Abbott today thanked Texas National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers for their selfless service at the southern border and provided an update on Texas’ response to the ongoing border crisis during a press conference in Brownsville. During the Governor’s visit to the Texas-Mexico border, he applauded the hardworking […]
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Denver, Colorado from Texas. The migrants were dropped off near Civic Center Park at 14th Street and Court Place this afternoon. “Texas’ overwhelmed and overrun border communities should not have to shoulder the flood of illegal immigration due to President Biden’s reckless […]
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Denver, Colorado from Texas. The migrants were dropped off near Civic Center Park at 14th Street and Court Place this afternoon. “Texas’ overwhelmed and overrun border communities should not have to shoulder the flood of illegal immigration due to President Biden’s reckless […]
Governor Greg Abbott today urged the nation’s Governors to help support Texas’ unprecedented border security efforts in the wake of President Joe Biden ending Title 42 last week and his continued refusal to enforce federal immigration laws. In letters sent to each of his fellow Governors, Governor Abbott requested support in responding to the ongoing border crisis […]
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