Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statement in support of President Trump’s recent actions regarding Iran. In his message, Abbott emphasized Texas’s alignment with the federal response to Iranian activities.
“Texas stands with President Trump in sending a clear message to Iran: its aggression toward America and the West will no longer be tolerated,” Abbott said.
He further noted the significance of joint military operations in the Middle East. “These joint operations with our allies in the Middle East are a clear demonstration of American resolve to neutralize threats from rogue regimes that endanger our troops, our allies, and global stability.”
Abbott also commented on conditions within Iran. “The Iranian people deserve to be free from the radical dictatorship that has held them captive for too long.”
To address potential security risks, Abbott stated, “I have directed the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard to ramp up surveillance and patrols at key sites—including our vital energy facilities, ports, and southern border. Texas is working closely with our federal partners to protect Texans and our critical assets from potential threats of retaliation.”
Greg Abbott has led the Office of Texas Governor since his election in 2014. The office operates statewide from its primary location in Austin at the State Insurance Building (source). Under his leadership, Texas has focused on job creation, economic growth, education improvement, individual liberties protection, parental empowerment in schooling, and border security (source). The governor’s office also played a role as Texas reached record employment levels (source). In 2024, Greg Abbott was named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People (source).
The Office of Texas Governor delivers services throughout the state (source).
