Governor Abbott Announces New Gartner, Inc. Expansion In Irving
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Gartner, Inc. will be expanding its presence in Irving, Texas bringing 800 new jobs and over $12 million in investment to the area over the next several years. Gartner is a world leading research and advisory company...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Welcomes First Lady Melania Trump And Second Lady Karen Pence To Texas Gulf Coast
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today welcomed Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States, and Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States, to the Texas Gulf Coast. Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Trump and Mrs. Pence were joined by Texas Land Commissioner...
Governor Abbott Applauds Decision By Trump Administration To Recognize Jerusalem As Capital of Israel
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and his plan to relocate the American Embassy to Jerusalem. “This is truly a historic day – one that is long...
Governor Abbott Announces New Golden State Foods Manufacturing Facility In Burleson
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Golden State Foods Corporation will be opening a new manufacturing and distribution facility for its Liquid Products Division in Burleson, Texas. Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the...
Governor Abbott Attends 84th Annual Texas Farm Bureau Convention
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended the 84th annual gathering of the Texas Farm Bureau in Frisco, Texas. The convention hosts farmers and ranchers from across the state to address issues that impact Texas agriculture. This year’s convention includedfarmers...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 11
AUSTIN - In traveling back to the Texas Gulf Coast this week, I was again reminded of the resilience and optimism of the people of this great state. The generosity of spirit shown by businesses, volunteer organizations and the many men and women working behind the...
Governor Abbott Announces Opening Of New Cognizant Regional Technology And Service Delivery Center
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Cognizant will open a new regional technology and service delivery center in Irving, Texas, in early 2018. Cognizant is a leading Fortune 500 multinational corporation providing innovative information technology,...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Burciaga To The School Land Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Gilbert “Gil” Burciaga to the School Land Board for a term set to expire on August 29, 2019. The Board sets the dates to open received bids for the sale of surveyed land dedicated to the permanent school fund, for the...
Governor Abbott Joins Kubota To Announce Hurricane Relief Donation
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined officials from Kubota Tractor Corporation, Commissioner John Sharp and local elected leaders in Fulton, Texas to announce a $1 million dollar donation of funds and equipment from Kubota to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort....
Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jimmy Blacklock To The Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jimmy Blacklock to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Willett’s confirmation to the 5th Circuit. During a press conference today, the Governor also expressed his support for Blacklock’s upcoming...