Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by severe weather and flooding as a tropical system approaches the state. Prior to today’s disaster declaration, the Governor has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to increase its readiness level to level II (escalated response conditions) in response to […]
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott was in the Dallas Fort-Worth area today to talk about the important role that women-owned businesses play in the success of our state’s economy. The First Lady addressed the Governor’s Business Forum for Women hosted by the Texas Governor’s Office in partnership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, National Association of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to further increase its readiness level to level II (escalated response conditions) beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, as a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico continues to move toward the Texas coast. Governor Abbott directed the SOC to […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today presented the 2018 Star of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters and first responders who demonstrated heroism in service to their communities and the State of Texas. The Star of Texas Awards were created in 2003 by the Texas Legislature to honor the men and women who have been […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as a potential tropical system is expected to develop and move into the Gulf of Mexico and toward the Texas coast later this week. The SOC will increase its readiness level from level IV (normal conditions) to […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced a set of policy proposals to increase public safety in Texas. The policy plan includes proposals aimed at reducing violent crime, cracking down on human trafficking and organized crime, combatting violent gangs, and ensuring law enforcement officers have the resources they need to do their jobs. “The State […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening of Amazon’s new Fulfillment Center in Houston, Texas. This new 855,000-square-foot facility currently employs more than 2,000 workers and is expected to hire up to 2,500. This is the second Amazon facility located in the Houston area. “By embracing a pioneering spirit and advancing policies that […]
AUSTIN – The Texas Association of Realtors PAC today endorsed Greg Abbott for re-election. The Texas Association of REALTORS® was founded in 1920 and is the largest real estate professional organization in Texas with over 125,000 members. David Alan Cox, chairman of TRE PAC, was featured in a video in which he praised Governor Abbott’s commitment […]
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Outstanding Women in Texas Government awards ceremony hosted by the State Agency Council in Austin. The biennial award honors women in state service who are helping to shape the future of Texas by contributing their notable talents and skills. Candidates were nominated by […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order establishing the Governor’s Committee to Support the Military. The Committee will actively look for ways to maintain and enhance military value at installations within the state, and will include no more than 22 members appointed by the Governor. Led by a chair and vice-chair, members […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott released a new fifteen second digital ad. This ad draws upon the same themes of Texans For Greg Abbott’s “Brighter Future” television ad, which highlights Governor Abbott’s commitment to strengthening Texas’ education and foster care systems. This ad will run statewide on Facebook video, digital network pre-roll video, in-app video, as well […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson to announce the launch of a new unified regional economic development corporation in Texarkana. Today’s announcement unveiled the establishment of a new non-profit corporation, Arkansas-Texas Regional Economic Development Incorporated (AR-TX REDI), which is designed to bolster existing economic development activities and bring new businesses […]
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