State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022, addressing ongoing drought conditions in Texas.
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Navasota named Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott
The City of Navasota has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO), Governor Greg Abbott announced today. This designation comes after Navasota completed a multi-step certification process, becoming part of a program that aims to boost economic development and job creation through music in Texas cities.
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Texas strengthens border security through arrests and technology
Governor Greg Abbott, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, is actively working to secure the border, focusing on stopping drug, weapon, and human smuggling into Texas. The multi-agency effort, known as Operation Lone Star, has resulted in over 521,100 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 47,400 criminal arrests since its inception. This includes over 41,000 felony charges.
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Abbott announces $1.1M grant boost for Bexar County veteran courts
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $1.1 million in grants to support veterans involved in the justice system in Bexar County, Texas. The funding, provided through the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA), was awarded to the Bexar County Commissioners Court and Bexar County Misdemeanor Veterans Treatment Court. This initiative is part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.
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Texas' 'One Pill Kills' campaign exceeds expectations with over 1.5 billion impressions
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texas' "One Pill Kills" multimedia campaign has achieved over 1.5 billion impressions since its launch in September 2023. This figure nearly doubles the initial projections for the campaign, which utilizes a variety of media platforms including social media, podcasts, digital displays, and billboards. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) plans to continue this initiative through August 2025.
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Texas sends aid for hurricanes impacting Florida and Tennessee
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of Texas emergency response and recovery resources to Florida and Tennessee. This decision follows requests from the Florida Division of Emergency Management in anticipation of Hurricane Milton and from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for assistance with Hurricane Helene.
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Texas sends generators to aid Georgia's hurricane recovery
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to send emergency power generators to Georgia. This action follows a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency in response to Hurricane Helene.
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Governor Abbott appoints Miller to Texas Water Development Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tonya Miller to the Texas Water Development Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Board provides leadership, planning, financial, and technical assistance for the responsible development of water for the State of Texas.
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Governor Abbott appoints new members to infectious disease task force
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jack Franklin, Jr., M.D. and Andrew Cortez to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. Their terms will expire at the Governor's discretion. The Task Force provides expert assessments, protocols, and recommendations related to the state's response to infectious diseases and serves as a transparent source of information for Texas leaders and citizens.
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Governor Abbott appoints members to Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Miller, Ph.D., Martha Shoultz, Barry Smeltzer, and Melissa Smith and reappointed Brandon Brock, D.N.P., Kara Chasteen, Sarah Garrett, Suzanne Gazda, M.D., Qazi Javed, M.D., Paula Kruppstadt, M.D., Amy Offutt, M.D., and Nathan Pullen to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council for terms set to expire on August 31, 2025. The council advises the commission and the legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
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Governor Abbott announces expanded automatic SNAP benefit replacements
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Fort Bend and Washington counties. With this federal approval, SNAP recipients in 20 counties are now eligible for automatic SNAP replacement benefits.
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26 states, including Texas, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Texas is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Austin News found.
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Texas authorities intensify efforts under Operation Lone Star amid federal policy criticisms
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to collaborate in securing the border, aiming to halt the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas. They also seek to prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
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Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022, due to exceptional drought conditions in several Texas counties. The proclamation, confirmed by the Texas Division of Emergency Management, acknowledges that these drought conditions persist in many counties across the state, excluding Bexar County.
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Analysis: Texas among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Texas is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Austin News found.
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Governor Abbott announces small business summit in Lufkin on June 27
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Lufkin on Thursday, June 27. These summits, held throughout the year across various regions of Texas, aim to assist small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing access to essential resources and information needed for business development.
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Military installations contribute over $151B to Texas economy in 2023
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the Texas economy in 2023 and supported more than 677,022 jobs across the state. The findings are based on a study conducted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), analyzing the economic impact of military installations within Texas.
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Governor Abbott amends severe weather disaster declaration to include more counties
Governor Greg Abbott has amended the severe weather disaster declaration initially issued on April 30, 2024. The original proclamation, which has been amended multiple times, certified that severe storms and flooding beginning on April 26, 2024, caused widespread property damage, injury, or loss of life across numerous counties in Texas.
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Governor Abbott announces recipients of 2024 outstanding women in government awards
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Awards. This biennial award honors women in state service who are contributing their talents and skills to shape the future of Texas.
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Governor Abbott announces Mineral Wells as certified 'Music Friendly' community
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the City of Mineral Wells has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community. This designation follows the city's completion of a multi-step certification process under the Music Friendly Texas program, which was introduced by TMO in 2016 to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas communities.