AUSTIN, March 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott issued the following press release:

Governor Greg Abbott today completed a successful economic development mission to the United Kingdom organized by the Governor's Economic Development & Tourism Office and the Texas Economic Development Corporation. During the trip, the Governor attended a series of meetings with business and government leaders in London to deepen the strong economic partnership between the United Kingdom and Texas, encourage expanded trade in critical industries, and attract new job-creating business investments to Texas.

"Texas is a state of infinite economic opportunities, and I am honored to have traveled to London this week to strengthen the enduring economic bond our state share...