Governor Abbott Attends Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined Jewish community leaders at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in celebration of the first day of Hanukkah. The Governor spoke of the strength of the Jewish people and the enduring bond between the state of Texas and...
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush: "The state of Texas mourns with the nation at the passing of one of our greatest Presidents. George H.W. Bush was an American hero and icon,...
Governor Abbott’s Child Sex Trafficking Team Hosts Roundtable Discussion For Male Leaders To Prevent Child Sexual Exploitation
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott’s Child Sex Trafficking Team hosted a roundtable for male leaders in law enforcement, faith communities, business, and youth-serving organizations from across the state to share strategies on preventing child sex trafficking. Children At Risk...
Governor Abbott Statement On McKesson Corporation Relocating Global Headquarters To Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement welcoming McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 6 company, to the State of Texas. Effective April 1, 2019, McKesson Corporation will relocate its corporate headquarters from San Francisco, California to Las Colinas,...
Governor Abbott And First Lady Abbott Deliver Meals On Wheels On Thanksgiving Day
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, joined by their daughter Audrey, today volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Austin to help deliver meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day. “It’s so rewarding to see Texans sacrifice their time to make...
Governor Abbott Statement On New Record-Low Texas Unemployment
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement as Texas achieves a new record-low unemployment rate of 3.7 percent, the lowest level since the state unemployment data series began in January 1976, with 32,300 new jobs added in October and the largest...
Governor Abbott Attends Celebration Of Cheniere Energy’s First Cargo Shipment Of LNG
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined local, state and federal officials as well as company leadership for a grand opening and celebration of Cheniere Energy's first cargo shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at their Corpus Christi Liquefaction facility. "The...
Governor Abbott Announces East Penn Manufacturing Expansion In Temple
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that East Penn Manufacturing Co. will be expanding its presence in Temple, Texas to grow its finishing distribution center operations. East Penn is a manufacturer of high quality lead batteries and accessories for...
Governor Abbott Named Mr. South Texas 2019
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott was today named Mr. South Texas 2019 by the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) at a press conference at Texas Community Bank in Laredo, Texas. The Mr. South Texas designation is presented to a deserving individual who...
Governor Greg Abbott Attends Laredo Chamber Of Commerce Annual Gala
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined local community and business leaders at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce annual 2018 gala in celebration of the community's economic growth and success over the past year. "The tremendous economic growth Texas has experienced...