News – Press Release
Operation Lone Star Combats Drug, Human Smuggling Across Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.1 Million In Career Training Grants To Seven Gulf Coast Area Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced seven Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $2,103,320 have been awarded to seven schools in the Gulf Coast area by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Directs THECB To Create Task Force Addressing Healthcare Workforce Shortages
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to create a task force to address healthcare workforce shortages in order to meet the demands of our growing state and provide students with the tools they need to succeed.
Governor Abbott Named To 2024 TIME100 List Of Most Influential People In The World
Governor Greg Abbott today was named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME in their 2024 TIME100 list.
Governor Abbott Meets With Samsung Executives To Discuss Billions Invested In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday met with Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. ("Samsung") President and CEO Kye Hyun Kyung and other executives at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin to celebrate Samsung’s continued partnership with Texas and investment of more than $40 billion in the state.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For East Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for seven East Texas counties impacted by severe storms and flooding that began last week and continues to affect homes, businesses, and the agriculture industry throughout those regions.
Governor Abbott Announces 2024 Star Of Texas Nominations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2024 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, are now open. Nominations are due to the Office of the Governor by June 13, 2024.
Governor Abbott Advocates For Adoption With His Family’s Story At CHOSEN Conference In Plano
Governor Abbott today participated in a fireside chat to bring attention to Texas' efforts to increase adoption and foster care resources across the state to help children find their forever families at the CHOSEN Conference in Plano.