Governor Abbott Showcases Special Education School Choice Opportunities In Plano
March 18, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Abbott today met with students with special needs, parents, and educators during a tour of St. Timothy Christian Academy (STCA) and promoted the importance of passing school choice for all Texas families during a media availability in Plano. “The job of the state is to empower parents,” said Governor Abbott. “Schools like St. Timothy provide parents with an alternative...
Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources For Extremely Critical Wildfire Danger
March 14, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of extremely critical wildfire danger expected across West Texas and ongoing elevated-to-critical fire weather conditions across most of the state into the weekend. “The State of Texas continues to monitor the...
Governor Abbott’s Statement On President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Women’s Sports
February 6, 2025 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act into law in 2023. It marking a significant development in the state’s approach to competitive sports and gender classification. The legislation is designed to preserve fair competition in women’s athletics by ensuring that only athletes designated as female at birth can participate in women’s sports. Proponents of the act argue that it is essential...
Governor Abbott Directs Texas State Agencies To Reject Woke Gender Ideologies
January 31, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Texas state agency heads directing them to follow state and federal law, including President Donald Trump’s executive order, in rejecting radical sexual orientation and gender identity ideologies. “The State of Texas recognizes only two sexes—male and female—and sex discrimination consists in treating a member of one sex less favorably than the other,...
Governor Abbott Directs Texas Military To Coordinate With Trump Administration
January 27, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Military Department to deploy the Texas Tactical Border Force to the Rio Grande Valley to coordinate with U.S. Border Patrol under the Trump Administration to secure the border. Departing from military bases in Fort Worth and Houston this morning, the Texas Tactical Border Force will surge over 400 additional soldiers, as well as C-130s and...
Governor Abbott Orders Flags To Full-Staff In Honor Of Inauguration Day
January 13, 2025 – Austin, Texas -Governor Greg Abbott today ordered all flags to be raised to full-staff at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings on January 20, 2025, in honor of Inauguration Day. Pursuant to federal statute, the U.S. flag should be displayed “especially on…Inauguration Day, January 20.” “Texas continues to mourn with our fellow Americans across the country over the passing of former...
Governor Abbott Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts
January 11, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL FIRE through the California Office of Emergency Services. “Our hearts...
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather
January 6, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact the state this week. “The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed as severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “As...
Governor Abbott Announces Four TdA Gang Members Arrested Attempting To Illegally Cross Border
January 5, 2025 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested four confirmed members of Tren de Aragua (TdA) as they attempted to illegally cross the border into Texas on New Year’s Eve. “Our top priority is the safety and security of Texans, including against the growing threat of Tren de Aragua,” said Governor Abbott. “Earlier this week, Texas...
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
December 29, 2024 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter: “Cecilia and I mourn the loss of former President Jimmy Carter alongside millions of Americans across the country. Our nation remains the greatest beacon of freedom and opportunity in the world because of our fearless chief executives who are our guiding force through the best and...
