Governor Abbott Announces Over $26 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
March 26, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $26 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities through the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program. “Texas is home to over 1.7 million veterans and active duty, reserve personnel, and their families,” said Governor...
Governor Abbott Receives Award For Veteran Services At American Legion Post 76 In Austin
March 20, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the 107th birthday of the American Legion and received the National Vietnam Veterans of America State Award for Veteran Services. “America truly is the greatest force for freedom the world has ever known, and the reason for that is because the United States of America has had the mightiest military in the history of the world. We as a state will continue to...
Governor Abbott, TWC Launch Streamlined State Of Texas Application
March 10, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has launched a streamlined State of Texas Application on WorkInTexas.com. The updated application simplifies the hiring process to help attract new talent to state jobs and is part of a broader state effort to reduce red tape and burdensome regulations in government. “As the No.1 state for new jobs in the country, we...
Governor Abbott Statement On ExxonMobil Redomiciling In Texas
March 10, 2026 | Austin, Texas |Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement following ExxonMobil’s announcement that they are redomiciling in Texas: ExxonMobil moved its headquarters to Texas in 1989. Today, the state serves as the center of the company’s executive leadership, corporate functions, major research facilities, and U.S. workforce. “Freed from the stranglehold of over-regulation, Texas is where global...
Governor Abbott Notifies Texans Of Safety Resources Amid Iranian Military Action
March 4, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today notified Texans at home and abroad of safety protocols and resources in response to military actions in the Middle East that pose a threat to American civilians. Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Texans in need of immediate assistance can call the U.S....
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat
March 4, 2026 | Austin, Texas |Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat expected to impact portions of Texas beginning today and continuing through the weekend. “Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to help local officials respond to potential severe weather across the...
Governor Abbott Statement On Austin Attack
March 2, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the tragic attack in Austin that occurred early Sunday morning: “Texas mourns with the families and loved ones of those who were horrifically killed in last night’s attack in Austin,” said Governor Abbott. “Cecilia and I pray for them, and we pray for the swift recovery of those who were injured. I have been in contact with Mayor Watson...
Governor Abbott Orders Expanded DPS Operations Amid Rising Cartel Violence
AUSTIN, Texas (Feb. 23, 2026) — Greg Abbott on Monday directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to intensify public safety and homeland security operations statewide in response to escalating cartel violence in Mexico that officials warn could threaten American civilians. In a press release, Abbott said Mexican drug cartels pose a growing risk to both public safety and national security, pledging that Texas would “utilize every...
Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Heed Federal Travel Warnings Amid Escalating Violence In Parts Of Mexico
February 22, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Texas Department Of Public Safety Is Coordinating With U.S. Department Of State And FBI Texas Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans currently in Mexico, as well as those with family members or friends traveling there, to closely follow warnings from the U.S. Department of State amid ongoing security operations, related road blockages, and criminal activity across Mexico. The U.S....
Governor Abbott, Secretary Rollins Take Action To Protect Agriculture In South Texas
February 9, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today made agricultural stops in South Texas to take proactive action on behalf of American farmers and ranchers. In Mission, the Governor and Secretary held a roundtable discussion with Texas agriculture producers regarding recent negotiations of the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty to discuss the breakthrough agreement’s impacts on...
