Governor Abbott Announces Record-Breaking $46.3 Million In Grants To Serve Veterans And Their Families
May 22, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) today announced over $46,315,000 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants will be distributed to 175 organizations across the state. Approved by TVC Commissioners at their meeting last week, FVA grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies throughout Texas that provide direct services to veterans and...
Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Fugitive Trevor McEuen
May 16, 2025 – Governor Greg Abbott announced today 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 Trevor McEuen, a fugitive who failed to appear in court while out on bond for a capital murder charge. In response to his disappearance, the Texas Department of Public Safety has added McEuen to its 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List. Trevor McEuen...
NFIB Thanks Governor Abbott for Signing Senate Bill 14
AUSTIN (April 23, 2025) – NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett today thanked Gov. Greg Abbott for signing Senate Bill 14, legislation creating the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office and making it easier to run a small business in Texas. “Governor Abbott’s signing of SB 14 marks a historic step for Texas small businesses, creating the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office and building on the Small...
Governor Abbott Signs Texas DOGE Into Law At Texas Capitol
April 24, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 14, also known as Texas DOGE, into law at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, this law will empower the Texas government to be more efficient and less intrusive in the daily lives of Texans. “We are putting at the forefront of legislation the shaping, formation, and recalibration of government...
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Paris
April 22, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Paris, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. “Congratulations to the City of Paris on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this...
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of Pope Francis: “Cecilia and I join more than one billion Catholics across the globe to honor the legacy of Pope Francis. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis led with a quiet strength and a servant’s heart, reminding us of the value of human dignity. He was a bold and unwavering voice in defense of life,...
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District
April 8, 2025 – Austin, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has announced a special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The election will fill the vacancy left by the late Congressman Sylvester Turner. In his statement, Governor Abbott emphasized concerns over Harris County’s election procedures. “No county in Texas does a worse job of conducting elections than Harris...
Governor Abbott Proclaims April 2025 As Autism Awareness And Acceptance Month
April 3, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today promoted World Autism Awareness Day by recognizing April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Texas. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions, typically appearing during early childhood, and characterized by challenges with social skills, relationships, self-regulation, and communication. “Texas continues...
Governor Abbott Announces Texas State Securities Board Investigation Into East Plano Islamic Center
March 28, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas State Securities Board launched an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and affiliated entities for potential failures to comply with applicable state and federal securities requirements, including protections against fraud. EPIC City is a planned Muslim-centered residential development spanning 402 acres near Josephine,...
Governor Abbott Announces Action Taken Against East Plano Islamic Center
March 27, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Funeral Service Commission sent a cease-and-desist letter ordering the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) compound to immediately stop all illegal funeral service operations. Earlier this week, Governor Abbott announced that a dozen state agencies are investigating potential illegal activities taking place at EPIC. “Here in Texas, we...
