Statewide news
Governor Surveys Flood Damage, Provides Update On Continued Response To Texas Flooding
HUNT – Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference on Tuesday at the Hunt Store following an aerial tour of flood damage to provide an update on the state’s continued response to severe flooding that impacted Texas.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Ongoing Response To Severe Flooding In Texas
Urges Texans To Remain Weather Aware As Heavy Rain Continues AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin to provide an update on the state’s ongoing response to
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Response To Hill Country Flooding
Issues Disaster Declaration For 15 Counties KERRVILLE – Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update during a press conference at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on Texas’ response to severe flooding impacting Kerr County and surrounding communities.
North Texas Child Predator Added to Most Wanted List
North Texas Child Predator Added to Most Wanted List AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Martin Deanda—a violent child predator from North Texas—to Texas’10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List. Texas Crime Stoppers
Overview of the 89th Regular Texas Legislative Session
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas legislators allocated approximately $630 million in new funding, above current base funding, for Texas A&M Forest Service over the next two fiscal years. The 89th Texas Legislative Session ended June 2, 2025, and the
Texas Governor Announces Special Session Date, Initial Agenda
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 26 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott’s veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special
Governor Abbott Signs Over 600 Critical Bills Passed During 89th Regular Legislative Session
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today signed into law over 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that ensure Texas remains the greatest state in the nation, bringing the total to date to over 600 bills signed
Operation Lone Star Seizes $2.4 Million Worth Of Methamphetamine
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people
New Texas Laws Increase Property Tax Exemptions
This spring the 89th Texas Legislature passed several new laws that will increase property tax exemptions, and thus lower property taxes for Texans. The laws were signed by Governor Greg Abbott recently, but must be approved by
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Bolster Texas Small Businesses
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Joint Resolution 1, House Bill 9, House Bill 346, House Bill 2464, and House Bill 5195 into law to support Texas’ small businesses while virtually attending the Houston Regional Business Coalition luncheon. Passed during the 89th Regular
Texas Conducts Week-Long Operation To Disrupt Terrorist Cartel Activity
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people
Oak wilt cost-share program available to help minimize the spread of oak wilt in Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is offering cost shares for Texas landowners to suppress the spread of oak wilt through the Texas Oak Wilt Suppression Program. Eligible oak wilt suppression practices through this program include trenching