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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 defended the nation’s energy industry in a letter to President Joe Biden that denounces the Biden Administration’s efforts to force environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards upon America’s investment funds. In the letter, the Governor points out that ESG requirements would directly threaten millions of American energy jobs—many of which are based […]

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his support for the proposed Texas CHIPS Act legislation at a press conference at the Texas Capitol in Austin. The proposed Texas CHIPS Act would leverage Texas’ investments in the semiconductor industry, encourage semiconductor-related companies to expand in the state, leverage the expertise and capacity at Texas higher education institutions, […]

Governor Greg Abbott today debuted the Laredo Police Department’s (LPD) new Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Laredo. As the ninth of its kind in Texas, the Laredo TAG Center will collaborate with other law enforcement agencies on the investigation and arrest of criminal gangs, organized crime such as Mexican drug […]

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers on helping our state lead the nation in job growth, following the news showing Texas led all states with 654,100 jobs added January 2022 to January 2023. Over those 12 months, Texas grew jobs at 5.0 percent, outpacing the national rate of 3.3 percent. “Texas leads the nation […]

OOG: Operation Lone Star Marks Two Years Of Border Security Efforts 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 […]

OOG: Texas Breaks All-Time Record For Total Jobs 16 Months In A Row Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the state’s growing workforce and strong economy following the latest employment release from the Texas Workforce Commission showing Texas again broke the all-time record for total jobs in January for the 16th consecutive month. With Texas employers adding 48,600 […]

OOG: Governor Abbott Highlights Rural Support For School Choice In Tyler Governor Greg Abbott last night highlighted rural support for parental rights and school choice at a Parent Empowerment Night at Grace Community School in Tyler. Addressing over 500 local parents, teachers, and students in a packed gymnasium, the Governor pledged to empower Texas parents with […]

OOG: Governor Abbott Statement On Federal Judge Overturning Biden Administration Catch And Release Policies Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following a U.S. federal judge’s ruling that the Biden Administration has violated federal law by releasing illegal immigrants en masse at our southern border: “Yesterday, another federal court announced what Texans—and Americans—have known all along: President […]

OOG: Governor Abbott Advocates For Protecting Parental Rights In Bryan Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for protecting parents’ rights to choose the best education opportunity for their child at a Parent Empowerment Night at Brazos Christian School in Bryan. “Our country is premised on freedom, and that freedom as it concerns raising children rests the […]

OOG: Governor Abbott Honors First Responders At Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Governor Greg Abbott today honored first responders who have gone above and beyond to protect their communities at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s (HLSR) First Responders of the Year Awards Ceremony. During the ceremony held at NRG Center, the Governor recognized 16 […]

OOG: Governor Abbott Touts Rural Support For Education Freedom In Amarillo Governor Greg Abbott last night touted support among rural Texans for education freedom and school choice at a Parent Empowerment Night held at San Jacinto Christian Academy in Amarillo. In a packed school gym with more than 450 parents, students, teachers, and parent empowerment […]