Abbott Signs Ibogaine Research Bill; Cites Veterans as Potential Patients
June 12, 2025 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill amassing $50 million to fund clinical trials of ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the African iboga plant, under the federal BEACH Act–style framework. Though still a Schedule I controlled substance in the U.S., international studies have indicated its potential to reduce opioid withdrawal, treat PTSD, depression, and traumatic brain injuries—especially among...
Abbott Pleased With Passage of $8.5b HB 2
May 25, 2025 – Governor Greg Abbott today praised the Texas Legislature for the passage of House Bill 2, which delivers a historic $8.5 billion investment in public education—the largest funding increase in Texas history. The legislation addresses multiple priorities, including pay raises for teachers and school staff, enhanced campus safety, and expanded career training programs for students across the state. “This critical...
Abbott Takes Aim at Proposed ‘Muslim City’ in Hunt County
March 25, 2025 – In February 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott addressed concerns regarding the proposed development of EPIC City, a 402-acre planned community near Josephine, Texas, initiated by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC). The project envisions over 1,000 residential units centered around a mosque and an Islamic school, aiming to serve the local Muslim population. Upon learning about the development, Governor Abbott...
Greg Abbott Calls On Texans To Support School Choice At Parent Empowerment Day In Austin
March 11, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott recently highlighted the widespread support for a universal school choice bill for all Texas families at Parent Empowerment Day at the Texas Public Policy Foundation in Austin. As the Texas House Public Education Committee began taking public testimony on House Bill 3, the Governor urged all Texans to voice their support and testify for school choice. “If you look at...
Statement by Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller on Governor Abott’s Legislative Priorities
February 4, 2025 – “I applaud Governor Greg Abbott for using his State of the State address to highlight many of the same critical issues I’ve been fighting for—supporting Texas families, our hardworking public servants, and the farmers and ranchers who keep this state running.Finally, we are eliminating discriminatory DEI policies from the state government, a fight the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has joined. Texas...
Abbott Deputizes Texas National Guard
February 3, 2025 – The state of Texas has taken unprecedented steps in its immigration enforcement efforts by granting Texas National Guard troops the authority to detain and arrest migrants. This move, part of Governor Greg Abbott’s broader Operation Lone Star, aims to curb illegal border crossings amid what Texas officials describe as a federal failure to secure the southern border. By deputizing state guard members, Texas...
First Lady Abbott Celebrates Fulfilling Over 5,300 Holiday Wishes Of Texas Children In Foster Care
December 24, 2024 – Austin, Texas – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today celebrated the generosity of Texans serving Texans as more than 5,300 wish lists of Texas children in foster care have been filled through donations by state agency employees in this year’s Holiday Wishes program. Sponsored by the Governor’s Commission for Women and the State Agency Council, the annual Holiday Wishes program, coordinated through the...
First Lady Abbott Congratulates Outstanding Women In Texas Government 2024 Honorees
September 25, 2024 – First Lady Cecilia Abbott congratulated the Outstanding Women in Texas Government 2024 honorees and delivered keynote remarks at the ceremony hosted by the Governor’s Commission for Women and the State Agency Council in Austin. “I truly believe that women who invest in themselves and inspire change in others represent the greatest potential for growth in Texas,” said First Lady Abbott....
Nominations Now Open For The 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
August 22, 2024 – Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering. “Texans recognize that the heart of our communities lies...
Gov. Abbott Slams Proposal to Give Federal Government More Control Over National Guard
May 7, 2024 – Gov. Greg Abbott is lambasting the Biden administration over a new proposal that would allow the United States Air Force to transfer Air National Guard units without gubernatorial approval. The proposal would allow the Air Force to transfer Air National Guard units without the approval of governors.In a letter to President Joe Biden, Abbott expressed his opposition to the U.S. Department of the Air Force’s...
