Governor Abbott Announces New OKIN BPS U.S. Headquarters In San Antonio
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that OKIN BPS, a.s. is opening its new U.S. headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. The new headquarters in San Antonio will create nearly 1,500 new jobs and nearly $23 million in capital investment. OKIN was founded in the...
Governor Abbott Attends Early Voting Kick Off Concert And Receives Support From Organization Of Spanish Speaking Officers
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Early Voting Kick Off Concert in Houston. Joined by Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman John Culberson, and Senator Dawn Buckingham, the governor spoke of the importance of electing Republicans up and down the ballot and...
Governor Abbott Holds Press Conference On State Response To Severe Weather And Flooding In Texas
Updates State Disaster Declaration To Include Additional Texas Counties AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and multiple state agencies regarding the ongoing severe weather and flooding...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces New Partnership With Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission To Fight Human Trafficking
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended a press conference at the State Capitol in Austin where she announced a new partnership with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to fight human trafficking. The First Lady was joined by TABC Chairman Kevin...
Governor Greg Abbott Holds Roundtable With Union And Labor Groups
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today toured the Texas Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center in Pasadena, Texas and participated in a roundtable discussion with leaders of local labor organizations. During the roundtable meeting, Governor Abbott heard from leaders...
Governor Abbott Announces New Funding To Crack Down On Border Crime
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5.8 million in grant funding for the Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) to help crack down on gangs and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) along the Texas border. The BPU is made up of 17 district and county attorney...
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for 18 Texas counties impacted by recent severe weather and flooding that has caused widespread property damage, and threatened loss of life. Governor Abbott has authorized the use of all...
Governor Abbott Attends Dallas Police Department Awards Ceremony
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at an awards ceremony in Dallas, Texas, hosted by the Dallas Police Department. The Governor presented officers with awards recognizing them for their service to Texas communities during and after...
Texans For Greg Abbott Releases New Spanish Language TV And Radio Ads: “Futuro” and “Suegra”
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released new Spanish language TV and radio ads. The television ad, entitled “Futuro,” discusses Governor Abbott’s efforts to increase opportunities for every Texas child. “Suegra,” the new Spanish language radio ad, features...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors Winners Of The 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, hosted a reception at the Governor’s Mansion last night honoring the fifteen winners of the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards. In their 35th year, the awards - presented in...