Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement as Texas achieves a new record-low unemployment rate of 3.7 percent, the lowest level since the state unemployment data series began in January 1976, with 32,300 new jobs added in October and the largest over-the-year gain in the nation of 384,800 jobs. “Texas continues to lead […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined local, state and federal officials as well as company leadership for a grand opening and celebration of Cheniere Energy’s first cargo shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at their Corpus Christi Liquefaction facility. “The Lone Star State has long led the nation in domestic oil and gas production,” […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that East Penn Manufacturing Co. will be expanding its presence in Temple, Texas to grow its finishing distribution center operations. East Penn is a manufacturer of high quality lead batteries and accessories for automotive, agricultural, commercial, marine, industrial, stationary, and specialty markets. The company’s expansion will include the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott was today named Mr. South Texas 2019 by the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) at a press conference at Texas Community Bank in Laredo, Texas. The Mr. South Texas designation is presented to a deserving individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the growth and development of Laredo […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined local community and business leaders at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce annual 2018 gala in celebration of the community’s economic growth and success over the past year. “The tremendous economic growth Texas has experienced is reflective of the hard work of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce bringing more […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Infosys Limited will be expanding its presence in Richardson, Texas bringing 500 new jobs and $12.3 million in capital investment to the area. Founded in 1981, Infosys Limited is a technology services and consulting firm providing software development and engineering services to corporations. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, […]
New York, NY/Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the global leader in performing rights management, today announced that BMI is expanding its presence in the Lone Star State and will open its first creative office in Austin, Texas. The new office, expected to open in early 2019, will allow BMI […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released its final ad of the 2018 election cycle, entitled “Spirit Of Texas.” The ad draws parallels between Governor Abbott’s story of overcoming his accident and the values that make Texas exceptional. From Hurricane Harvey to the tragedy in Sutherland Springs, the governor has used his own life lessons to help guide Texas through […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a new web video chronicling Governor Abbott’s tour across Texas to get out the vote. During the first week of Early Voting, the governor traveled to nine different cities to meet with supporters and encourage Republican turnout at the polls. By the end of Early Voting, Governor Abbott will have visited a total […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined education officials and local elected leaders for the grand opening of Texas A&M University’s new campus in McAllen, Texas. This historic new campus will provide top quality education for students in McAllen and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The campus is a result of the ongoing partnership between […]
AUSTIN – The Texas Association Of Nurse Anesthetists PAC (TxANA PAC) today endorsed Governor Abbott for re-election. TxANA represents over 4,600 nurse anesthetists across the state and works to provide cost-effective anesthesia to communities in Texas. In a video, Jay Hopper, TxANA PAC Chairman, spoke highly of Governor Abbott’s work to improve healthcare systems in Texas. […]
AUSTIN – The Beer Alliance of Texas (BAT) PAC today endorsed Governor Abbott for four more years. The Beer Alliance of Texas represents beer distributors across the state and works to ensure a thriving beverage industry in Texas. In a video, BAT’s President, Bo Huggins, praised Governor Abbott’s pro-business, pro-Texas leadership from the past four […]
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