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Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement lauding the strength of the Texas economy as new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows Texas leading the nation with the fastest economic expansion in the fourth quarter of 2022. As measured by the state’s gross domestic product (GDP), the value of all goods and services produced, […]

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Texas Rangers division within the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) at the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball (MLB) team’s 2023 opening day first pitch ceremony at Globe Life Field in Arlington. “Since brave pioneers first settled the Old West, the Texas Rangers have been […]

Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for expanding school choice options for all Texans and getting back to teaching Texas children the basics to succeed at a Parent Empowerment Night held at Immanuel Lutheran School in Giddings. “When I grew up in Longview and Duncanville, we were taught the basics: reading, math, and science,” said […]

Governor Greg Abbott last night joined over 375 parents, students, teachers, and other parent empowerment advocates in support of his mission to expand school choice options for all Texas students at a Parent Empowerment Night in Denton. “Freedom is a word that resonates with Texans—it’s who we are and what we believe in,” said Governor […]

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide assistance to the City of Austin Police Department (APD) to help reduce crime and improve safety in the state’s capital. “In Texas, public safety remains our top priority, and we will do whatever it takes to support the brave men and […]

Governor Greg Abbott last night championed Texas’ support for U.S. Border Patrol agents in their efforts to secure the border during the keynote address at the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) Dinner in Houston. Addressing more than 220 agents and their families, the Governor thanked agents for their work to keep America safe and promised […]

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 […]

Gains 2 Million Jobs Under Governor Abbott’s Leadership Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the might of the Texas economy and workforce as new February employment data shows Texas leading the nation for jobs added over the month and over the last 12 months, again setting new historic highs for employment. With this new employment data, […]

Governor Greg Abbott last night championed support from rural Texans to expand education freedom and increase school choice for Texas parents at a Parent Empowerment Night held at First Odessa Christian Academy. “It does not matter what city you live in, parents are in charge of their children’s education,” said Governor Abbott. “The reality is […]

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the announcement of a multi-year distribution agreement between Newsmax Media, Inc and DIRECTV that will return the Newsmax channel to the satellite television provider: “This agreement between Newsmax and DIRECTV is a huge win in protecting the right of conservative voices and viewpoints to be heard, and I am proud to […]

Governor Greg Abbott last night detailed his mission to expand education freedom for all Texans and how increasing school choice options will help boost the quality of public education across the state at a Parent Empowerment Night at Cypress Christian School. “I have authorized more funding for public schools than any other governor in Texas […]

Governor Greg Abbott today outlined his priority to secure education freedom for all Texans at Parent Empowerment Day at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Addressing a crowd of parents, teachers, students, legislators, and other parent empowerment advocates from the Capitol’s north steps, the Governor encouraged all Texans to voice their support for parent empowerment and […]