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Texas achieves highest job growth in nation from March 2024 to March 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has highlighted the state's recent employment success, citing the contribution of Texans and local businesses in creating more jobs than any other state over the past year.


Governor Abbott seeks federal aid for weather-impacted Northeast Texas communities

Governor Greg Abbott has formally requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for communities in Northeast Texas affected by severe weather.


Abbott commends Texas House on historic school choice bill passage

Governor Greg Abbott praised the Texas House of Representatives for passing Senate Bill 2, Texas's universal school choice program.


Aransas Pass earns designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated Aransas Pass for achieving Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community status, as revealed by Travel Texas.


Governor Abbott announces TMEIC manufacturing expansion in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the expansion of TMEIC Corporation Americas in Waller County.


Governor Abbott makes appointments to Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.


Governor Abbott announces summit to support small businesses in Orange

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Orange on April 24.


Governor Abbott appoints Mooney to regional mobility authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Karl Mooney as the presiding officer of the Brazos County Regional Mobility Authority.


Abbott addresses Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooting, highlights ongoing school safety efforts

Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement today responding to the shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas.


NVIDIA to build facilities in Texas for AI supercomputers with local partnerships

Governor Greg Abbott announced NVIDIA's decision to build two supercomputer manufacturing facilities in Texas.


Texas House increases public education funding with $7.7 billion boost

Governor Greg Abbott has praised the Texas House of Representatives for passing House Bill 2, which provides a substantial increase in public education funding.


Governor Abbott appoints Alan Herrington to Upper Neches River Water Authority board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alan Herrington to serve on the Board of Directors for the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority.


Governor Abbott appoints new members to Texas Southern University board

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, selecting Ben Proler and Alithea Z. Sullivan, and reappointing Lauren Gore.


Governor praises Lampasas for becoming tourism-friendly community

Governor Greg Abbott has acknowledged the City of Lampasas for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.


Congresswoman De La Cruz visits Rio Grande Valley Food Bank, discusses H-2A visa program

This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th congressional district, conducted a visit to the Rio Grande Valley Food Bank and held a roundtable with local farmers.


Bipartisan lawmakers urge relocation of NASA headquarters to Houston

U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Chairman Ted Cruz have spearheaded a bipartisan effort to relocate NASA's headquarters from Washington, D.C. to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas.


McCaul commends termination of funding for controversial Texas rail project

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has responded to the Trump administration's decision to terminate federal funding of nearly $64 million for the Amtrak Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor, originally granted under the Biden administration for what was...


Selena commemorative coin act introduced to honor Tejano icon

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas has introduced the Selena Commemorative Coin Act.


Nominations open for 2025 Star of Texas Awards

Governor Greg Abbott has opened nominations for the 2025 Star of Texas Awards, a recognition dedicated to peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement personnel who have been seriously injured or...


Governor Abbott announces appointments to Sex Offender Treatment Council

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Sex Offender Treatment Council, affirming his selections in members who will help steer the council's future directives.