Texans For Greg Abbott Release Web Video: Get Out The Vote
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a new web video chronicling Governor Greg Abbott's "Get Out The Vote" tour across Texas. During the first week of early voting, Governor Abbott traveled to five different cities throughout the Lone Star State to encourage...
Governor Abbott Elected RGA Chairman
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today was elected chairman of the Republican Governors Association (RGA) for the 2020 election cycle. After the Governor’s election, he released the following statement: “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the...
Governor Greg Abbott in the News: September 14th – October 11th
Statesman: “Governor tells Austin to reinstate camping ban” “Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday sent a letter to Mayor Steve Adler telling him to reinstate bans for people experiencing homelessness to camp in public places. ‘The consequences of repealing the ban are...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks at “Can You See Me?” Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign Launch in Houston
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the "Can You See Me?" anti-human trafficking campaign launch in Houston. The First Lady thanked the leaders, activists, and volunteers who are committed to the fight against human trafficking, and...
Governor Abbott Issues Eight Executive Orders in Response to El Paso and Odessa Shootings
AUSTIN – Following the tragedies in El Paso and Odessa, Governor Greg Abbott today issued eight executive orders to help prevent further mass shootings by enhancing reporting requirements and ensuring law enforcement and the public have the training, tools, and...
Governor Abbott Forms Domestic Terrorism Task Force in the Wake of El Paso Shooting
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today, under Article 4, Sections 1, 7, and 10 of the Texas Constitution, formed a Domestic Terrorism Task Force in the wake of the El Paso shooting to combat these hateful acts and extremism in Texas. The group of experts will analyze and...
Governor Abbott Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Address **Governor Abbott often deviates from prepared remarks Thank you Lt. Governor Patrick. I am honored to work with you and Speaker Bonnen as we embark on this new...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Offers Post-Harvey Recommendation To Legislature
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott’s Commission to Rebuild Texas today offered to the Texas Legislature wide-ranging recommendations to help Texas better prepare for future catastrophic storms in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. “The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey...
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At The Opportunity Austin Investor’s Lunch
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks to business leaders and investors at the Opportunity Austin Investor's Lunch. The Governor’s speech centered on the Texas success story as he highlighted the pro-growth policies that have made the Lone Star State...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Annual Irving Salvation Army Super Lunch
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the annual Salvation Army Super Lunch in Irving, where she recognized the Salvation Army for their community outreach programs in Irving, including the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, and thanked local citizens and...