Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texas high school teams across the state that competed in the inaugural Girls Go CyberStart initiative. In partnerships with SANS Institute, the program was designed to encourage young women to become involved in the field of cybersecurity. Teams of Texas students competed in a free online game to learn more […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to discuss enhancing the productive trade relationship of Texas and Norway, and working together on important issues such as energy, transportation, and water infrastructure. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Greg Abbott welcomed Crown Prince […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today welcomed Danish Ambassador to the United States Lars Lose to Austin, as the two leaders spoke of increasing economic collaboration between Denmark and Texas. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Abbott thanked Ambassador Lose for visiting Texas, and discussed ways to grow the productive trade relationship […]
Office Of The Governor Offers $15,000 Reward AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following multiple package bombings in Austin, TX. Governor Abbott has been briefed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, and has offered whatever resources necessary to assist authorities in their investigation. Additionally, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon in Austin, Texas. Governor Abbott and Administrator McMahon discussed the important role small businesses play in Texas, and how instrumental the Small Businesses Administration has been in helping businesses recover and reopen after Hurricane Harvey. Governor Abbott thanked Administrator McMahon for the SBA’s work to assist Texas small business […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined business leaders from across the state at the Texas Governor’s Mansion to accept Site Selection Magazine’s 2017 Governor’s Cup, an annual award that recognizes the top-performing states for business and job creation. The2017 Governor’s Cup is a record-breaking sixth in a row for Texas and the 14th overall […]
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited the Rio Grande Valley where she made stops in Harlingen and Raymondville to speak with local elected officials and business leaders. First Lady Cecilia Abbott keynoted the annual Mayor’s Prayer breakfast in Harlingen, where she joined Mayor Christopher Boswell, Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., and hundreds of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement upon becoming the Republican nominee in the gubernatorial election. Additionally, Texans for Greg Abbott released a video following the Governor’s victory this evening. “I want to thank all the voters and volunteers who have been supportive of my campaign, and I am truly humbled by the outpouring […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas’ request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for victims of Hurricane Harvey. TSA helps displaced victims of the storm who are unable to return to their homes find short-term shelter in hotels or other temporary […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mary Pincoffs Wilson and appointed Janelle Shepard to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2021, respectively. Additionally, the Governor appointed Bernadette Coleman, Jill Jester, and Kathleen Wu for terms set to expire on February 1, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has been awarded Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup for a record-breaking 6th year in a row. The Governor’s Cup is an annual award that recognizes the top performing states for business and job creation. In 2017, Texas led the nation with 594 business relocations or expansions. […]
“Hurricane Harvey was the worst of storms that brought out the very best in people. Six months after the storm’s devastation, we remain grateful for the lives saved, thankful for all who came to our aid, and focused on rebuilding Texas, even stronger than before. No force of nature is more powerful than Texans helping […]
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