Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces George Strait As Next Special Guest For Stars Of Texas Storytime
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that country music legend George Strait will be the special guest for tomorrow's Stars of Texas Storytime. Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, Strait will read Gareth Edwards' "Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner" via Facebook...
Governor, First Lady Abbott To Send Birthday Cards To Texas Children
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that they will be sending birthday cards to Texas children from Peaches and Pancake, the First Dogs of Texas. Parents can make a request by filling out an online form, and an exclusive Peaches...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces Stars Of Texas Storytime
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced Stars of Texas Storytime—a virtual story time program for children and families during the COVID-19 response. Every Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 AM, special guests from across Texas will read children’s books...
WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott’s Easter Message For All Texans
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video wishing a happy Easter to people across the state of Texas. TRANSCRIPT: This is Governor Greg Abbott. I want to wish all of you a very blessed Easter. I know that for many of us Easter feels different this year....
Governor Abbott Congratulates President Trump On Securing Primary Election Victory In Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement following President Donald Trump's victory in the Texas Republican primary: “I want to congratulate President Trump on his victory in the Texas Republican primary,” said Governor Abbott. “Since taking office the...
Texans For Greg Abbott Release Web Video: Get Out The Vote
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a new web video chronicling Governor Greg Abbott's "Get Out The Vote" tour across Texas. During the first week of early voting, Governor Abbott traveled to five different cities throughout the Lone Star State to encourage...
Governor Abbott Elected RGA Chairman
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today was elected chairman of the Republican Governors Association (RGA) for the 2020 election cycle. After the Governor’s election, he released the following statement: “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the...
Governor Greg Abbott in the News: September 14th – October 11th
Statesman: “Governor tells Austin to reinstate camping ban” “Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday sent a letter to Mayor Steve Adler telling him to reinstate bans for people experiencing homelessness to camp in public places. ‘The consequences of repealing the ban are...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks at “Can You See Me?” Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign Launch in Houston
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the "Can You See Me?" anti-human trafficking campaign launch in Houston. The First Lady thanked the leaders, activists, and volunteers who are committed to the fight against human trafficking, and...
Governor Abbott Issues Eight Executive Orders in Response to El Paso and Odessa Shootings
AUSTIN – Following the tragedies in El Paso and Odessa, Governor Greg Abbott today issued eight executive orders to help prevent further mass shootings by enhancing reporting requirements and ensuring law enforcement and the public have the training, tools, and...