Governor Abbott Congratulates City Of Paris As Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community
July 25, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the City of Paris on being designated the fourth Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process. The Digital Media Friendly Texas program helps spur digital media production across the state and grow local jobs in animation, visual effects, video games, and extended...
Governor Abbott Announces SNAP Replacement Benefits Extension Following Texas Flooding
July 24, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Five More Counties Approved For SNAP Replacement Benefits Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to extend the time Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed by recent catastrophic flooding through August 18. Texas also received...
Governor Abbott Announces 2025 Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Honorees
July 22, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently announced five extraordinary women to be inducted this year into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding achievements and for changing the course of Texas history. “The Texas Women’s Hall of Fame recognizes remarkable Texas women for their individual achievements and enduring impact on our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “Cecilia and I are...
Governor Abbott Announces $10,000 Reward For Individual Connected To ICE Facility Ambush
July 10, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the July 4, 2025, attack on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Facility in Alvarado, Texas. During this attack, an Alvarado police officer was shot and...
Governor Abbott Announces New Crisis Support Line For Texans Affected By Floods
July 11, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) launched the Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line, a new statewide crisis support line for Texans impacted by recent catastrophic floods. The crisis support line is available 24/7 and provides professional crisis counseling at no cost. “The State of Texas continues working to ensure that Texans hardest hit...
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session Agenda
July 10, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation identifying 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session that begins at 12:00 PM on Monday, July 21. “We delivered on historic legislation in the 89th Regular Legislative Session that will benefit Texans for generations to come,” said Governor Abbott. “There is more work to be done, particularly in the aftermath of the devastating floods...
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Ongoing Response To Severe Flooding In Texas
Urges Texans To Remain Weather Aware As Heavy Rain Continues Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin to provide an update on the state’s ongoing response to severe flooding impacting Texas. The Governor also urged Texans to remain weather aware as potential heavy rain may continue in areas including the Big Country, Concho Valley, Central Texas, and Kerr County. “I had the...
Governor Abbott Secures Federal Extension for Healthy Texas Women Program
On June 27, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced the federal renewal of the Healthy Texas Women Medicaid waiver through June 30, 2030. The waiver, approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), ensures continued funding and support for critical women’s health services in Texas. “By securing this waiver extension through 2030, Texas will further support the health and well-being of women, especially those most...
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session Date, Initial Agenda
Signs 1,155 Bills, Vetoes 28 Bills For 89th Regular Legislative Session June 23, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 28 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott’s veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special Session to begin on Monday, July 21, along with an initial list of...
Governor Abbott Announces Over $481 Million Awarded To Texas Teachers
June 4, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that more than $481 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds were awarded for over 42,000 designated Texas teachers during the 2024-25 school year. “Teachers play a key role in the success of Texas students and our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “With this over $481 million in merit pay, Texas is awarding thousands of teachers from every...
