Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as severe weather and flooding continue to impact parts of the state. The SOC increased its readiness level from level IV (normal conditions) to level III...
Governor Abbott Hosts African American Leaders Luncheon In Houston
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a luncheon with nearly 200 African American leaders from across the Houston area. Faith and business leaders attended the event to hear from Governor Abbott about his vision for Texas and the Houston community over the next...
Governor Abbott Receives Texas Military Value Task Force Strategic Report
AUSTIN – The Texas Military Preparedness Commission today released its Texas Military Value Task Force Strategic Report, summarizing findings from visits to all Texas military installations and meetings with military installation commanders, staff and local community...
Texans For Greg Abbott Announces New Statewide Television Ad: “Cracking Down On Violent Gangs”
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today announced a new statewide television ad entitled “Cracking Down On Violent Gangs.” In the ad, Governor Abbott talks about the efforts he has made to keep violent gang members off our streets. Since Governor Abbott took office,...
San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association Endorses Governor Abbott For Four More Years
AUSTIN - The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association (SAPFFA) today endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for four more years. Since 1918, SAPFFA has worked to safeguard the well-being of San Antonio firefighter and paramedic members while ensuring and improving the...
Governor Abbott Attends 2018 Beaumont Chamber Of Commerce Annual Meeting And Spindletop Award Ceremony
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce for their 2018 annual celebration of the community’s economic growth and success over the past year. The Governor also participated in the annual Spindletop award ceremony, which honors...
Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Storm System Moves Across Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as a severe storm system moves across the state this week. The SOC will increase its readiness level from level IV (normal conditions) to level III...
Governor Abbott, Senator Joan Huffman and Coach USA Hold Press Conference On Combatting Human Trafficking
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Joan Huffman today joined Coach USA in Houston to discuss efforts to combat human and sex trafficking. Most recently, Governor Abbott announced the second part of his Safeguarding, Securing, Serving plan, which includes...
Governor Abbott Announces Funding To Support Local Law Enforcement And Crack Down On Gang Violence
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5,158,000 in grant funding through the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) to better secure the Texas border from gangs and violent criminals. One hundred awards were released to local communities and law...
What They Are Saying About Abbott Campaign Ad “Hope”
“Phenomenal” … “Powerful” … “Incredible Testament” To watch the ad, click here. Barack Obama Campaign Ad Maker, Mark Putnam: “This is a phenomenal ad.” (Twitter, 10/1/18) WFAA’s Marie Saavedra: “Provides a surprising message of hope.” “Tonight, a candidate raising the...