Governor Abbott Attends 2018 Beaumont Chamber Of Commerce Annual Meeting And Spindletop Award Ceremony
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce for their 2018 annual celebration of the community’s economic growth and success over the past year. The Governor also participated in the annual Spindletop award ceremony, which honors...
Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Storm System Moves Across Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as a severe storm system moves across the state this week. The SOC will increase its readiness level from level IV (normal conditions) to level III...
Governor Abbott, Senator Joan Huffman and Coach USA Hold Press Conference On Combatting Human Trafficking
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Joan Huffman today joined Coach USA in Houston to discuss efforts to combat human and sex trafficking. Most recently, Governor Abbott announced the second part of his Safeguarding, Securing, Serving plan, which includes...
Governor Abbott Announces Funding To Support Local Law Enforcement And Crack Down On Gang Violence
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5,158,000 in grant funding through the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) to better secure the Texas border from gangs and violent criminals. One hundred awards were released to local communities and law...
What They Are Saying About Abbott Campaign Ad “Hope”
“Phenomenal” … “Powerful” … “Incredible Testament” To watch the ad, click here. Barack Obama Campaign Ad Maker, Mark Putnam: “This is a phenomenal ad.” (Twitter, 10/1/18) WFAA’s Marie Saavedra: “Provides a surprising message of hope.” “Tonight, a candidate raising the...
Governor Abbott and EducationSuperHighway Announce Milestone in Effort to Improve High-Speed Internet Access Across Texas Schools
AUSTIN - EducationSuperHighway today released their annual State of the States report outlining Texas' progress in improving connectivity to high-speed internet in schools. The report highlights that 97 percent of Texas school districts have upgraded to the high-speed...
ICYMI: Governor Abbott And Julie Workman Discuss New Ad “Hope”
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Julie Workman, whose son, Kris, was left paralyzed following the attack in Sutherland Springs, appeared on WOAI in San Antonio last night to discuss “Hope,” the new television ad released by the Abbott campaign yesterday. The ad tells...
Texans For Greg Abbott Release Statewide Television Ad: “Hope”
The ad will begin airing tonight during evening newscasts AUSTIN - Texans For Greg Abbott today released a powerful new statewide TV ad entitled "Hope," which tells the story of the Workman family who survived the attack on the First Baptist Church in Sutherland...
Texas Lawmakers Declare Debate Victory for Governor Abbott
AUSTIN – Following tonight’s debate, several members of the Texas Legislature declared victory for Governor Abbott. “Texans want a governor who has a vision for a stronger Texas. A vision that includes reining in property taxes, growing the economy, and improving our...
ICYMI: Abbott: “I Will Never Stop Fighting For You”
ICYMI: Abbott: "I Will Never Stop Fighting For You" “I promise you this, I will never stop fighting for you and your families. Working together, we’re going to keep Texas the best state in the greatest nation in the history of this world.” – Governor Greg Abbott ...