Governor Abbott Forms Domestic Terrorism Task Force in the Wake of El Paso Shooting
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today, under Article 4, Sections 1, 7, and 10 of the Texas Constitution, formed a Domestic Terrorism Task Force in the wake of the El Paso shooting to combat these hateful acts and extremism in Texas. The group of experts will analyze and...
Governor Abbott Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Address **Governor Abbott often deviates from prepared remarks Thank you Lt. Governor Patrick. I am honored to work with you and Speaker Bonnen as we embark on this new...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Offers Post-Harvey Recommendation To Legislature
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott’s Commission to Rebuild Texas today offered to the Texas Legislature wide-ranging recommendations to help Texas better prepare for future catastrophic storms in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. “The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey...
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At The Opportunity Austin Investor’s Lunch
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks to business leaders and investors at the Opportunity Austin Investor's Lunch. The Governor’s speech centered on the Texas success story as he highlighted the pro-growth policies that have made the Lone Star State...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Annual Irving Salvation Army Super Lunch
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the annual Salvation Army Super Lunch in Irving, where she recognized the Salvation Army for their community outreach programs in Irving, including the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, and thanked local citizens and...
Governor Abbott Participates In Fireside Chat At U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee Meeting
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a Fireside Chat at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 Meeting (CCC100) in Austin. The Governor and CCC100 Chairman Matt Shay discussed the importance of workforce development and the strategies behind...
Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center In Response To Severe Weather In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as severe weather such as flooding, and winter weather, including snow and ice, are expected to impact parts of the state over the next few days. The SOC...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Schwab Community Ambassador Leadership Summit
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the Charles Schwab & Co. Community Ambassador Leadership Summit in Austin, where she welcomed Schwab Community Ambassadors from around the nation and recognized the more than 50,000 hours of volunteer service they...
Governor Abbott Announces The Professional Golfers’ Association Of America’s Headquarters Is Relocating To Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (The PGA of America) will relocate its headquarters from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to Frisco, Texas, bringing $30 million in capital investment and a minimum of 100...
Governor Abbott Proclaims Day Of Mourning In Honor Of Former President George H.W. Bush
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today proclaimed December 5, 2018, as an official Day of Mourning in Texas in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. Under this proclamation, the people of Texas are encouraged to gather, assemble, and pay their respects to the...