Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released two radio ads that will run statewide. The first ad, “Opportunities,” will run simultaneously with the previously announced TV ad that highlights the economic prosperity experienced in Texas under Governor Abbott’s leadership. The second radio ad, “New Era,” will run in conjunction with the “Promises Made, Promises Kept,” […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released two new television ads, entitled “Opportunities,” and “Brighter Future.” These ads will run in conjunction with the “Promises Made, Promises Kept,” ad released last week. The first ad, “Opportunities,” highlights the economic and educational achievements made since Greg Abbott has been Governor. From more jobs, to higher wages, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Collin County Republican Party Labor Day Rally And 2018 Campaign Kickoff in McKinney, Texas. Joined by Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator Ted Cruz, Governor Abbott thanked grassroots supporters in Collin County for their commitment to conservative values and encouraged them to work every day between now […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released its first Spanish language radio ad of the campaign season, entitled “Better Future.” Since taking office in 2015, Governor Abbott has worked tirelessly to ensure that every child in Texas has a chance to succeed through quality education, safer communities, and stronger state resources for the most […]
This op-ed originally appeared in the Dallas Morning News on August 29, 2018. Texas Must Boost School Funding By Greg Abbott Dallas Morning News In its most recent ruling on the Texas school finance system, the Texas Supreme Court wrote that the system needed “transformational, top-to-bottom reforms that amount to more than Band-Aid on top […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a School Safety Action Plan Summary, which details actions taken over the summer by school districts across Texas to improve and expand school safety measures. The actions taken by these school districts follow the Governor’s call to adopt and implement multidisciplinary school safety strategies outlined in his School and […]
Ad Will Air During Tonight’s Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans Football Game AUSTIN – Texans for Greg Abbott today released its first statewide television ad, entitled “Promises Made, Promises Kept.” In his first campaign for Governor, Greg Abbott promised to strengthen economic opportunity for Texans, improve our public education system, and crack down on violent […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Cognizant’s new regional technology and service delivery center in Irving, Texas. Announced in November 2017, this new 50,000 square foot facility will create over 1,000 new jobs and $8 million in capital investment. Cognizant currently employs approximately 4,100 people in […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a digital ad in support of Pete Flores, who is running for State Senator in the Senate District 19 special election. In the ad, Governor Abbott urges the constituents of SD 19 to cast their vote for Flores, and encourages them to participate in early voting from September 10th […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after the announcement that a trade agreement has been reached between the United States and Mexico. “Today’s agreement between the U.S. and Mexico is a step in the right direction. Texas is the nation’s top exporting state, and with Mexico being our largest trading partner, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited the First Baptist Church of Rockport for a service on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. Governor Abbott joined members of the Rockport community in prayer and worship. The Governor also addressed the congregation and spoke of the community’s resiliency, selflessness, and inspiring perseverance. “After Hurricane Harvey, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator John McCain: “John McCain was born to lead. Throughout his military career, his years of cruel imprisonment and torture as a prisoner of war, his decades of dedicated service in Congress, and his quest as a candidate for the […]
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