News from the Governor
Governor Abbott Sends Letter To U.S. Secretary Turner Requesting Texas Participate In Fraud-Prevention Program
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner volunteering the State of Texas to participate in the HUD pilot program that seeks to eliminate fraud in federal affordable housing programs.
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Newly Founded Post Oak Ridge State Park
Governor Greg Abbott today joined a group of sportsmen and delivered remarks at the newly founded Post Oak Ridge State Park in Lampasas.
Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Information On Commissioner Betancourt Shooting
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of Reynaldo Mata-Rios.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas State Technical College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3.5 million has been extended to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) for their Accelerated Semiconductor Technician Training Program (ASTTP) at the Williamson County Campus in Hutto.
Texas Hits Historic Highs For Texans WorkingTotal Labor Force
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the strength of the Texas economy as the state set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force.