Greg Abbott

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of Sentinel, a new system aimed at enhancing safety and security in schools across the state. The Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Office of School Safety and Security is providing this system free of charge to all schools in Texas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has introduced Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. This new list, developed in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), aims to locate and apprehend repeat offenders who have entered the United States illegally and are wanted for serious crimes committed in the state.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott participated in the dedication ceremony for the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) new Fallen Officers Memorial on Thursday, May 15, during their annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Austin. The new memorial honors DPS officers and Texas Rangers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting their fellow Texans.

Texas' First Lady Cecilia Abbott is the Honorary Chair of the Governor's Volunteer Awards, and on Wednesday, February 14, the announcement was made of who the recipients of the 40th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards would be.

TexAmericas Center is excited to announce the receipt of a $1.5 million grant from the Texas Governor’s office today. This grant funding is part of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program, totaling $15.4 million for infrastructure projects in military communities.

Monday was a big day for Texas Governor Greg Abbott who went skydiving for the first time in his life and did it with a 106-year-old World War II veteran by the name of Al Blaschke. They both did a tandem jump with the professionals at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is inviting Texas veterans, service members, and veteran spouses to participate in the upcoming 2023 Hiring Red, White, & You! statewide hiring fair that starts today, November 1, and runs through November 17.

How many Special sessions will it take to get the business of the Great State of Texas done? At the moment it appears to be at least three. Today, Monday, October 9, Special Session #3 conviens at 1 this afternoon, and as usual, the Governor decides the agenda.