Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Dallas CLEAT-NLLEO today held a joint press conference in Dallas, where the organization announced their endorsement of Governor Abbott for re-election. Dallas CLEAT-NLLEO works to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the Dallas community and advocates for greater support and resources for law enforcement officers. This marks the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced $55.5 million in Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding to support state and local efforts to prevent terror attacks and crack down on terroristic activity in Texas. These awards will help fund local anti-terrorism efforts across the state, including 227 different State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) projects and […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that OKIN BPS, a.s. is opening its new U.S. headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. The new headquarters in San Antonio will create nearly 1,500 new jobs and nearly $23 million in capital investment. OKIN was founded in the Czech Republic in 2004 and specializes in providing business processes […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Early Voting Kick Off Concert in Houston. Joined by Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman John Culberson, and Senator Dawn Buckingham, the governor spoke of the importance of electing Republicans up and down the ballot and keeping the conservative grassroots momentum going from now until Election Day. “It’s up […]
Updates State Disaster Declaration To Include Additional Texas Counties AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and multiple state agencies regarding the ongoing severe weather and flooding currently impacting Texas, and held a press conference on the state’s response to this disaster. During the press […]
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 Lilly, Executive Director Bentley Nettles, State Rep. Tony Dale and TABC law […]
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 about the challenges facing their members and he discussed strategies to grow the economy, create more jobs, […]
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 offices within the Texas border region that focus on investigating and […]
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 available resources of state government and of political subdivisions to aid in response efforts. […]
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 Hurricane Harvey. “Harvey was one of the worst disasters our state has ever faced. And […]
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 Governor Abbott’s mother-in-law and godmother, Mary Lucy Phalen, discussing the governor’s faith and commitment to building a brighter future […]
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 conjunction with OneStar Foundation – honor individuals and organizations in Texas that have […]
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