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For Immediate Release Governor Abbott, Governor’s Commission For Women Announce Women-Owned Business Series Announcing Four Weekly Webinars, An In-Person Event, And A Small Business Pitch Competition For Texas Women Business Owners And Entrepreneurs AUSTIN ─ Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Commission for Women today announced the 2022 Women-Owned Business Series beginning with four weekly […]

For Immediate Release 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 […]

  June 16, 2022For Immediate Release Governor Greg Abbott Addresses GOP State Convention, Shows Clear Contrast With Opponent HOUSTON – Tonight, Governor Greg Abbott spoke before a large crowd of supporters at the Republican Party of Texas’ 2022 State Convention in Houston where he showed a stark contrast between his policies and those of his […]

For Immediate Release Governor Greg Abbott continues to oversee and direct Texas state agency efforts to assist and support the Uvalde community following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School. As part of the State of Texas’ comprehensive plan to coordinate state and local resources for affected members of the Uvalde community, multiple agencies have sent representatives to […]

For Immediate Release Governor Abbott Statement On Relocation Of Caterpillar’s Global Headquarters To Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement celebrating Caterpillar Inc.’s (Caterpillar) announcement that the company will be moving its global headquarters from Deerfield, Illinois to their existing office in Irving, Texas. Caterpillar is not currently receiving any incentives from the State of Texas for […]

For Immediate Release Governor Abbott Urges TDCAA To Increase Lie-And-Try Prosecutions To Protect Texas Communities AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter urging Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) Executive Director Robert Kepple to highlight the lie-and-try law as a new tool for Texas prosecutors and provide training for prosecutors and investigators regarding best practices […]

For Immediate Release Governor Abbott Commends Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan On Proposed Solutions For School Safety AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement commending Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan for the quick response by their chambers and for the initial proposals addressing public and school safety following the recent […]

For Immediate Release Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Create New Chief Of School Safety And Security Position AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to create the position of Chief of School Safety and Security within the agency. The Chief of School Safety and Security will be a recognized expert on […]

For Immediate Release Texas State Resources Provide Ongoing Support To Uvalde Community Following Recent Tragedy At Robb Elementary School AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas state agencies’ continued efforts to assist and support the Uvalde community as they heal. Following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School, the Governor announced Texas’ comprehensive, ongoing […]

For Immediate Release Governor Abbott Directs HHSC To Ensure All Children In Uvalde Have Access To Behavioral Health Resources AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Commissioner Cecile Young to use all available resources to ensure mental health support services are available to every child in the Uvalde […]

For Immediate Release Governor Abbott Directs DPS, TEA, THECB To Expand And Accelerate Implementation Of iWatch Texas Program To Report Suspicious Activity AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Commissioner Harrison Keller […]