Governor Abbott Directs DPS To Bolster Security Efforts Surrounding Religious Spaces
September 30, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to bolster security efforts surrounding places of worship in the wake of the escalation of violent attacks against people and places of faith across the nation. In partnership with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, this operation will increase safety and security at churches, synagogues, and...
Governor Abbott Hands Out Strait To The Heart Funds To Leander Area Flood Victims
September 17, 2025 | Leander, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund to present checks to families in the greater Leander area impacted by the catastrophic July 4th floods. This event is the third Governor Abbott has attended to present checks to families whose primary homes were damaged or destroyed. The funds come from the “Strait to the Heart” benefit concert earlier this summer,...
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Expand Texas’ Career Training Programs
September 17, 2025 – Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday ceremonially signed House Bill 20 and House Bill 120 into law, expanding career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for Texas students. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Abbott emphasized that while a four-year degree can be valuable, career training often offers a more direct pathway to good-paying jobs. “Career training is a game-changer for our students, our state,...
Governor Abbott Signs Law Banning Sharia Compounds In Texas
September 15, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed House Bill 4211 into law to ban residential property developments, like EPIC City, from creating Sharia compounds and defrauding and discriminating against Texans. “One of the issues at stake is the freedom of religion,” said Governor Abbott. “Another issue at stake is what’s called the right to contract. The fact is, religious freedom...
Governor Abbott Orders Flags Lowered To Honor Charlie Kirk
September 10, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today directed all state government buildings to lower the United States and Texas flags to half-staff, in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation honoring the memory of Charlie Kirk. Flags should be returned to full-staff at sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The Governor released the following statement earlier today after the news of Kirk’s...
Governor Abbott Signs Rural Health Sustainability Legislation
September 10, 2025 | Austin, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott addressed more than 350 healthcare leaders and advocates at the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH) fall conference in Austin, where he ceremonially signed two major pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening healthcare in rural communities: House Bill 18 and House Bill 3000. “The hardworking people in rural Texas provide the food, fuel, and fiber...
Governor Abbott, Secretary McMahon Discuss Texas’ Educational Freedom
September 10, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently held a meeting with U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to discuss the 89th legislative session wins for Texas parents, students, and educators. During the meeting, Governor Abbott highlighted the monumental steps Texas has taken to make our state No. 1 in educating children. He noted that Texas parents, students, and educators now have more opportunities to reach...
Governor Abbott Signs Texas Summer Camp Safety Bills Into Law
September 5, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 1 (the Youth CAMPER Act), Senate Bill 1 (the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act), and Senate Bill 3 at the Governor’s Mansion to enhance safety measures at Texas summer camps and better protect Texans from catastrophic flooding events. “As camper parents, Cecilia and I know the powerful role that camps can play in the lives of our...
Governor Abbott Salutes Winners of Texas Veterans Commission’s Veteran Education Excellence Award
September 2, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the 33 Texas public institutions of higher education for receiving the 2025 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). Established by the Texas Legislature, the award recognizes universities and colleges that provide excellence in education and related services that significantly contribute to the academic...
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Heavy Rain Threat
August 29, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rain expected to impact the state through Labor Day weekend. “Texas continues to closely monitor weather conditions for potential heavy rainfall across the state,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, I directed the Texas...
