Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
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 (increased readiness) at 8 a.m. this morning, and Governor Abbott has […]
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 four years. Governor Abbott detailed strategies to grow the economy, create more jobs, and provide a better education […]
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 leaders. The report identifies strengths and opportunities to grow current missions, bring in new missions and other strategies to […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today announced a new statewide television ad entitled “Cracking Down On Violent Gangs.” In the ad, Governor Abbott talks about the efforts he has made to keep violent gang members off our streets. Since Governor Abbott took office, five new Texas Anti-Gang Centers have been established in Dallas, McAllen, San Antonio, Lubbock, and El Paso. In 2017, Governor Abbott […]
AUSTIN – The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association (SAPFFA) today endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for four more years. Since 1918, SAPFFA has worked to safeguard the well-being of San Antonio firefighter and paramedic members while ensuring and improving the safety of San Antonio citizens. In a video released today, Christopher Steele, President of SAPFFA, spoke […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce for their 2018 annual celebration of the community’s economic growth and success over the past year. The Governor also participated in the annual Spindletop award ceremony, which honors businesses in the greater Beaumont area that have demonstrated outstanding citizenship and had an overall […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as a severe storm system moves across the state this week. The SOC will increase its readiness level from level IV (normal conditions) to level III (increased readiness) beginning at 12 p.m. today. Additionally, Governor Abbott has […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Joan Huffman today joined Coach USA in Houston to discuss efforts to combat human and sex trafficking. Most recently, Governor Abbott announced the second part of his Safeguarding, Securing, Serving plan, which includes recommendations to disrupt human trafficking and smuggling. At today’s press conference, Coach USA announced a new campaign […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5,158,000 in grant funding through the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) to better secure the Texas border from gangs and violent criminals. One hundred awards were released to local communities and law enforcement groups across the region for intelligence sharing, collaboration and efforts to crack down on border-related criminal activity in […]
“Phenomenal” … “Powerful” … “Incredible Testament” To watch the ad, click here. Barack Obama Campaign Ad Maker, Mark Putnam: “This is a phenomenal ad.” (Twitter, 10/1/18) WFAA’s Marie Saavedra: “Provides a surprising message of hope.” “Tonight, a candidate raising the stakes in the race for Governor. Governor Greg Abbott just released a new campaign ad. It […]
AUSTIN – EducationSuperHighway today released their annual State of the States report outlining Texas’ progress in improving connectivity to high-speed internet in schools. The report highlights that 97 percent of Texas school districts have upgraded to the high-speed internet needed to support digital learning opportunities in the classroom. This progress has been made as a part […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Julie Workman, whose son, Kris, was left paralyzed following the attack in Sutherland Springs, appeared on WOAI in San Antonio last night to discuss “Hope,” the new television ad released by the Abbott campaign yesterday. The ad tells the harrowing experience of the Workman family who were in the Church […]
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