First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Annual Irving Salvation Army Super Lunch
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the annual Salvation Army Super Lunch in Irving, where she recognized the Salvation Army for their community outreach programs in Irving, including the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, and thanked local citizens and...
Governor Abbott Participates In Fireside Chat At U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee Meeting
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a Fireside Chat at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 Meeting (CCC100) in Austin. The Governor and CCC100 Chairman Matt Shay discussed the importance of workforce development and the strategies behind...
Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center In Response To Severe Weather In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as severe weather such as flooding, and winter weather, including snow and ice, are expected to impact parts of the state over the next few days. The SOC...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Schwab Community Ambassador Leadership Summit
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the Charles Schwab & Co. Community Ambassador Leadership Summit in Austin, where she welcomed Schwab Community Ambassadors from around the nation and recognized the more than 50,000 hours of volunteer service they...
Governor Abbott Announces The Professional Golfers’ Association Of America’s Headquarters Is Relocating To Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (The PGA of America) will relocate its headquarters from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to Frisco, Texas, bringing $30 million in capital investment and a minimum of 100...
Governor Abbott Proclaims Day Of Mourning In Honor Of Former President George H.W. Bush
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today proclaimed December 5, 2018, as an official Day of Mourning in Texas in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. Under this proclamation, the people of Texas are encouraged to gather, assemble, and pay their respects to the...
Governor Abbott Attends Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined Jewish community leaders at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in celebration of the first day of Hanukkah. The Governor spoke of the strength of the Jewish people and the enduring bond between the state of Texas and...
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush: "The state of Texas mourns with the nation at the passing of one of our greatest Presidents. George H.W. Bush was an American hero and icon,...
Governor Abbott’s Child Sex Trafficking Team Hosts Roundtable Discussion For Male Leaders To Prevent Child Sexual Exploitation
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott’s Child Sex Trafficking Team hosted a roundtable for male leaders in law enforcement, faith communities, business, and youth-serving organizations from across the state to share strategies on preventing child sex trafficking. Children At Risk...
Governor Abbott Statement On McKesson Corporation Relocating Global Headquarters To Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement welcoming McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 6 company, to the State of Texas. Effective April 1, 2019, McKesson Corporation will relocate its corporate headquarters from San Francisco, California to Las Colinas,...