Governor Abbott Signs Texas Backs The Blue Pledge, Announces Legislative Proposal Against Defunding Police
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Austin Police Association where he joined other state leaders to sign the Texas Backs The Blue Pledge against defunding the police. The Governor also announced a new legislative proposal to discourage...
Governor Abbott Calls On Candidates, All Texans To Sign Pledge Against Defunding The Police
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video calling on every Texan and candidate for public office, regardless of party, to sign a pledge against defunding police departments in Texas at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 10th. At that time, the Governor will...
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Susan Weddington
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the passing of former Republican Party of Texas Chair Susan Weddington. Weddington served as RPT Chair from 1997-2003 and was the first female party chair elected by either major party in Texas. During...
Governor Abbott Delivers Video Address To 2020 Republican Party Of Texas State Convention
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today delivered a video address to the 2020 Republican Party of Texas virtual State Convention. In his remarks, the Governor urged Texas Republicans to unite around the common cause of keeping Texas red and helping President Trump defeat...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces McConaughey Family As Next Special Guests For Stars Of Texas Storytime
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, model and designer Camila Alves McConaughey, will be the special guests for tomorrow's Stars of Texas Storytime. Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, the...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces Professional Golfer Sergio Garcia As Next Special Guest For Stars Of Texas Storytime
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that professional golfer Sergio Garcia will be the special guest for tomorrow's Stars of Texas Storytime. Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, Garcia will read Katherine Sully's "Night-Night Texas" via Facebook Live on...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces Chuck Norris As Next Special Guest For Stars Of Texas Storytime
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that actor and martial artist Chuck Norris will be the special guest for tomorrow's Stars of Texas Storytime. Friday at 10:00 AM, Norris will read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle via Facebook Live on...
WEB VIDEO: Opening Texas Safe, Smart, And Strong
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a new web video entitled "Opening Texas Safe, Smart, and Strong." The video features Texas business owners from around the state and highlights the way the Lone Star State is safely and strategically opening the economy...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces Ben Crenshaw As Next Special Guest For Stars Of Texas Storytime
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that former professional golfer and two-time Masters Tournament champion Ben Crenshaw will be the special guest for tomorrow's Stars of Texas Storytime. Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, Crenshaw will read Martha Day...
Governor, First Lady Abbott Announce Teaching Superstar Certificates In Honor Of Teacher Appreciation Week
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that they will be sending Teaching Superstar certificates to recognize innovative, hardworking teachers in Texas in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Texans can request this special...