First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces New Partnership With Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission To Fight Human Trafficking
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended a press conference at the State Capitol in Austin where she announced a new partnership with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to fight human trafficking. The First Lady was joined by TABC Chairman Kevin...
Governor Greg Abbott Holds Roundtable With Union And Labor Groups
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today toured the Texas Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center in Pasadena, Texas and participated in a roundtable discussion with leaders of local labor organizations. During the roundtable meeting, Governor Abbott heard from leaders...
Governor Abbott Announces New Funding To Crack Down On Border Crime
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5.8 million in grant funding for the Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) to help crack down on gangs and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) along the Texas border. The BPU is made up of 17 district and county attorney...
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for 18 Texas counties impacted by recent severe weather and flooding that has caused widespread property damage, and threatened loss of life. Governor Abbott has authorized the use of all...
Governor Abbott Attends Dallas Police Department Awards Ceremony
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at an awards ceremony in Dallas, Texas, hosted by the Dallas Police Department. The Governor presented officers with awards recognizing them for their service to Texas communities during and after...
Texans For Greg Abbott Releases New Spanish Language TV And Radio Ads: “Futuro” and “Suegra”
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released new Spanish language TV and radio ads. The television ad, entitled “Futuro,” discusses Governor Abbott’s efforts to increase opportunities for every Texas child. “Suegra,” the new Spanish language radio ad, features...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors Winners Of The 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, hosted a reception at the Governor’s Mansion last night honoring the fifteen winners of the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards. In their 35th year, the awards - presented in...
Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as severe weather and flooding continue to impact parts of the state. The SOC increased its readiness level from level IV (normal conditions) to level III...
Governor Abbott Hosts African American Leaders Luncheon In Houston
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a luncheon with nearly 200 African American leaders from across the Houston area. Faith and business leaders attended the event to hear from Governor Abbott about his vision for Texas and the Houston community over the next...
Governor Abbott Receives Texas Military Value Task Force Strategic Report
AUSTIN – The Texas Military Preparedness Commission today released its Texas Military Value Task Force Strategic Report, summarizing findings from visits to all Texas military installations and meetings with military installation commanders, staff and local community...