About the Governor
Governor Greg Abbott
Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world by TIME in 2024, Governor Greg Abbott continues to build on his record as a strong conservative leader who fights to preserve Texas values.
Initiatives
Governor Abbott has many things he wants to accomplish to make Texas stronger and ready for the future.
Contact
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News from the Governor
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Wildfire Resources Ahead Of West Texas Fire Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased wildfire danger in the Panhandle and West Texas.
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2024 Economic Development Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the critical role that local, regional, and statewide economic development organizations play in strengthening the Texas economy, creating new job opportunities, and enhancing the quality of life for all Texans by proclaiming May 6-10, 2024 as Economic Development Week in Texas.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Ongoing Response To Severe Weather, Flooding In East Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today held a briefing with state and local officials and provided an update on the state’s ongoing response to severe weather and flooding conditions impacting East Texas communities during a press conference in Conroe.
Governor Abbott Condemns President Biden’s National Guard Power Grab
Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to retract the U.S. Department of the Air Force's Legislative Proposal 480 which poses a threat to the Texas National Guard.
Texas’ Stiff Resistance Shifts Illegal Crossings To Other Border States
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Organization
Child Sex Trafficking Team
Working to prevent victimization and to recognize, recover, heal, and bring justice to survivors.
Appointments Office
Searching for the most qualified individuals in Texas to lead boards, commissions and other oversight groups in service to our state.
Economic Development
Promoting Texas with expanding companies and visitors from across the country and all over the world.