A Texas-Size Boom In Technology
This Op-Ed originally appeared on CNBC's website on July 11, 2017 Economic liberty is why the Lone Star State leads in job creation and in population growth over the last 10 years and why personal incomes have risen almost twice as fast in Texas compared to New York...
Governor Abbott Announces Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program For Texas Law Enforcement
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (CJD) is now accepting grant applications from law enforcement agencies seeking assistance for the purchase of rifle-resistant body armor. During the 85th...
Toyota’s Grand Opening In Plano Symbolizes The Success Of The Texas Growth Engine
This Op-Ed originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News on July 5, 2017 Today we celebrate another milestone marking the incredible momentum of Texas' continuing economic expansion. Toyota Motor North America joins Hulu, Jacobs Engineering, Mitsubishi Heavy...
Governor Abbott Elected To Serve On Republican Governors Association 2017 Executive Committee
Governor Abbott Elected To Serve On Republican Governors Association 2017 Executive Committee AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has been elected to serve on the Executive Committee for the Republican Governors Association (RGA) for 2017. The Executive Committee works to...
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On 2016 Presidential Election
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On 2016 Presidential Election November 9th, 2016 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement on Donald Trump's election as the 45th President of the United States: “I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the next...
Protect your right to hunt and fish in Texas
This Op-Ed originally appeared in the Amarillo Globe-News on October 24, 2015. By Governor Greg Abbott Hunting and fishing are family traditions in Texas. If you want to preserve that legacy to pass on to your children and grandchildren, I encourage you to vote early...
Greg Abbott on November’s Ballot Initiatives
Governor Greg Abbott appeared on the Chris Salcedo Show to discuss this year's Constitutional Amendment Election. To find your Early Voting location, visit www.voteearlytexas.com.
Supporting Propositions For A Better Texas
This Op-Ed originally appeared in the Dallas Morning News, October 16, 2015. To find your Early Voting location, visit www.voteearlytexas.com. By Governor Greg Abbott Beginning today, you can vote to cut your property taxes and build better roads by voting early in...
My Goal Is To Make Texas The No. 1 State For Women-Owned Businesses
This Op-Ed originally appeared on Forbes.com, September 28, 2015. By Governor Greg Abbott If every woman-owned business in America were able to add just one new job tomorrow, the nation would reach full employment. Women business owners are a powerful economic force,...
Let’s Serve Our Military
This article first appeared in the McAllen Monitor, Tuesday, September 15, 2015. By Governor Greg Abbott That any veteran dies waiting for health care anywhere in America is our nation’s greatest shame. Monday in the Rio Grande Valley, we took a small but historic...