Governor Abbott Participates In Super Saturday Block Walk In McAllen, TX
AUSTIN - Following his announcement for re-election in San Antonio yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a Super Saturday block walk in McAllen, Texas. Volunteers for the Governor's campaign were expected to knock on over 10,000 doors across the state...
Governor Abbott Announces 2018 Bid for Re-Election
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he is running for re-election as Governor of the State of Texas in 2018. Speaking in San Antonio, TX where he launched his first campaign four years ago, Governor Abbott touted the accomplishments he achieved since...
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...
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...
WEB AD: Getting to Work
AUSTIN – Governor-elect Greg Abbott's transition team today released a new web ad titled "Getting To Work," following a series of legislative roundtables Abbott has hosted over the past week in San Antonio, Arlington, Houston and Tyler. "If we are going to build a...
Governor-elect Greg Abbott Discusses Legislative Priorities with Houston-area Leaders
AUSTIN – Governor-elect Greg Abbott today hosted a roundtable with Houston-area legislators to discuss his priorities for the 84th Texas Legislative Session, outlining his plans for education, border security, economic expansion and transportation. "As we approach the...
Governor-elect Greg Abbott Hosts Roundtable with South Texas Legislators
AUSTIN - Governor–elect Greg Abbott today hosted a roundtable in San Antonio to discuss with area legislators his priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Governor-elect Abbott spoke to the importance of improving education, securing our border, keeping Texas...
ABBOTT WEB AD: Getting To Work
AUSTIN – Texas Governor-elect Greg Abbott’s transition team today released a new web ad, titled, “Getting To Work,” featuring Governor-elect Abbott expressing his readiness to build an even better Texas for future generations while ensuring a smooth transition process...
Governor-elect Greg Abbott Meets With Fort Hood Commanding General Sean MacFarland
AUSTIN – Governor-elect Greg Abbott met with Lieutenant General Sean MacFarland, Commanding General of the III Corps and Fort Hood, on Monday to discuss issues relating to members of the military stationed in Texas, veterans affairs, and how state government can best...