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Governor Abbott Reappoints Atkinson To Texas Public Finance Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Billy M. Atkinson, Jr. to the Texas Public Finance Authority for…
Governor Abbott Appoints Bass To Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James M. Bass to the Texas County and District Retirement System…
Governor Abbott Appoints Dozier To 228th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Caroline Dozier to the 228th Judicial District Court in Harris County…
Governor Abbott Appoints Jaramillo To 458th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Maggie Jaramillo as Judge of the 458th Judicial District Court in…
Governor Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign To Dissuade Migrants From Making Dangerous Journey To Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today unveiled the state's new billboard campaign in Central America and Mexico to…
Governor Abbott Announces Lockhart Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lockhart has been designated by the Texas…
Texas Celebrates Record-Breaking Employment In 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated 2024 as a year of record-breaking employment in Texas as the…
Governor Abbott Appoints Sorensen To 278th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tracy Sorensen as Judge of the 278th Judicial District Court in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Fisher To 306th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily A. Fisher as Judge of the 306th Judicial District Court…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Davis To 480th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Terence Davis to the 480th Judicial District Court in Williamson County,…
Governor Abbott Appoints DeAngelo To 495th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lori Ann DeAngelo as Judge of the 495th Judicial District Court…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Gantt To 471st Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert “Bryan” Gantt to the 471st Judicial District Court in Collin…
Governor Abbott Appoints Robertson To 226th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benjamin “Ben” Robertson to the 226th Judicial District Court in Bexar…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Galveston As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Galveston on being designated as a Tourism Friendly…
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs To Stabilize Unemployment Insurance Rates For Businesses
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman,…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Missouri City
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Missouri City, having completed the multi-step training and certification process,…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $500 Million In Public Safety Grants
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will administer over $500 million…
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Texas School Safety Center Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nidia De La Cerda and Rob McClelland to the Texas School…
Governor Abbott Announces First JETI Expansion Project In Fort Worth
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first project to be qualified under the new Texas Jobs,…
Governor Abbott Names Almeida Chair Of Family And Protective Services Council
Governor Greg Abbott has named M. Connie Almeida, Ph.D. as chair of the Family and Protective…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $17 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $17 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military…
The Governor’s Committee To Support The Military Releases 2024 Report
The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military today released their 2024 report with recommendations for policy…
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In December 2024
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In December 2024TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Names Ramirez Chair Of Texas Juvenile Justice Board
Governor Greg Abbott has named Manny Ramirez as chair of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. The…
Texas Arrests Mexican Mafia Gang Members, Human Smugglers
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue…
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Robust Energy Industry At Dallas Citizens Council
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ robust energy sector during a fireside chat at the Dallas…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Breckenridge
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Breckenridge, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Judicial Compensation Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rodney Anderson and reappointed Phil Johnson and Linda Kinney to the…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Castroville As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Castroville on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas…
Governor Abbott Appoints Barton To Family And Protective Services Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Barton to the Family and Protective Services Council for a…
Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Borger
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Borger will…
Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Lockhart
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation…
Governor Abbott Appoints Fletcher To Board Of Pardons And Paroles
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sandra Fletcher to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for a…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Menard As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Menard on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas…
Texas Provides Border Security Blueprint For The Nation
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue…
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To State Independent Living Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Pipa McCollister, Seth Wells, former State Representative Cindy Burkett, and reappointed…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Castroville
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Castroville, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Amarillo As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Amarillo on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources For Potential Flash Floods
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency…
Governor Abbott Launches Small Business Freedom Council
Directs State Agencies To Identify Harmful Red-Tape Regulations For RemovalAUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today announced…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $15 Million In Career Training Grants Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 60 career training grants totaling over $15 million have been awarded…
Governor Abbott Appoints Patel To Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Divyansu Patel, M.D. to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Little Elm As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Town of Little Elm on being designated a Tourism Friendly…
Governor Abbott Appoints Dunmoyer, Bryant To Texas Judicial Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Dunmoyer and reappointed Kevin Bryant to the Texas Judicial Council…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Upper Colorado River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nathan Callicoatte and reappointed Tanner Mahan and Kathryn Mews to the…
Governor Abbott Spotlights Major Emergency Preparedness Donation In College Station
Governor Greg Abbott today spotlighted Texas' emergency preparedness efforts and thanked Stanley Black & Decker for…
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shannon Rosson and Erica Kress and reappointed Christopher Baird, Glenda Born,…
Governor Abbott Announces Mexia Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Mexia has been designated by the Texas…
Governor Abbott Swears-In DPS Director Martin In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today administered the oath of office for the 14th Texas Department of Public…
Governor Abbott Appoints Barkley As Chief Executive And Public Counsel Of The Office Of Public Utility Counsel
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benjamin Barkley as Chief Executive and Public Counsel of the Office…
Governor Abbott Renews Hurricane Beryl Disaster Proclamation In December 2024
Governor Abbott Renews Hurricane Beryl Disaster Proclamation In December 2024TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott, First Family Deliver Meals On Wheels On Thanksgiving Day
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today volunteered with Meals on Wheels Central Texas…
Governor Abbott, First Family Deliver Meals On Wheels On Thanksgiving Day
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today volunteered with Meals on Wheels Central Texas…
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Business Advisory Council To The Texas Division Of Emergency Management
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Negherbon and Patricia Rigney to the Business Advisory Council to…
Governor Abbott, Incoming Border Czar Homan Serve Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Service Members
Governor Greg Abbott and incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan today thanked and served meals to…
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In November 2024
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In November 2024-TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In November 2024
Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In November 2024TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Kaufman
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Petrilla, Tidwell To Advisory Council On Emergency Medical Services
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brian Petrilla and Rodney Tidwell to the Advisory Council on Emergency…
Texas Expands Floating Marine Barriers To Secure The Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue…
Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of TEA’s Bluebonnet Learning
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement commending the State Board of Education's (SBOE) passage of…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Shenandoah As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Shenandoah on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Mann, Tocker To Texas State Library And Archives Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Arthur Mann and Darryl Tocker to the Texas State Library and…
Governor Abbott Directs State Agencies To Divest Portfolios From China
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas state agencies directing them to divest from…
Governor Abbott Announces Temple Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Temple has been designated by the Texas…
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Protecting Critical Infrastructure From The Chinese Communist Party
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to protect Texas’ critical infrastructure from threats posed…
Governor Abbott Announces US Foods Expansion In Buda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that US Foods, Inc. (“US Foods”) will expand their existing food…
Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ To Accept Water Offer For Rio Grande Valley
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to accept an offer…
Governor Abbott Appoints Ferguson To Texas Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Beverly Ferguson to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for…
Texas Is America’s Jobs Leader
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas leading the nation for jobs created over the last 12…
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Hardening State Government From The Chinese Communist Party
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to protect the State of Texas from the…
Governor Abbott, PUCT Release Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group Report
Governor Greg Abbott and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today announced the release of…
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Targeting Chinese Communist Party’s Harassment Of Texans
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to protect Texans from the coordinated harassment and…
Governor Abbott Hosts Irish Ambassador Byrne Nason At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with the Ambassador of Ireland to the United States…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency…
Texas Grows Jobs At Faster Annual Rate Than U.S.
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the resilience of the Texas economy following the release of October…
Operation Lone Star Continues To Repel Hundreds Of Illegal Immigrants
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue…
Governor Abbott Showcases Texas’ Energy Sector At TXOGA 2024 Lone Star Energy Forum In Frisco
Governor Greg Abbott today showcased Texas’ booming energy industry and the unique business opportunities that continue…
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To IntelliEPI
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the first Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $4,120,000…
Governor Abbott Announces The Colony Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of The Colony has been designated by the…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Pearland As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Pearland on being designated as the seventh Tourism…
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In November 2024
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In November 2024TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Prohibits College Tuition Increases In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas colleges and universities prohibiting college tuition increases…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Texas Restaurants On Earning Coveted Michelin Stars
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas restaurants selected for the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Texas featuring…
Texas Ramps Up Border Security Efforts To Repel Potential Mass Migration
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Town Of Little Elm
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Town of Little Elm, having completed the multi-step training…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Mansfield
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Mansfield, Visit Mansfield,…
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force Issues Third Biennial Report To Legislature
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force (SASTF) issued its third Biennial…
Governor Abbott Spotlights Growing Support For School Choice In Tyler
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the growing support for school choice across Texas and outlined the…
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Wichita Falls
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit honoring veteran business owners…
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional Wildfire Response Resources To Hudson Fire In Bastrop County
Governor Greg Abbott today deployed additional wildfire response resources as part of the state's ongoing wildfire…
Governor Abbott Renews Hurricane Beryl Disaster Proclamation In November 2024
Governor Abbott Renews Hurricane Beryl Disaster Proclamation In November 2024TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency…
Governor Abbott Appoints Recine To State Board Of Education
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Leslie Recine to the State Board of Education, District 13, for…
Operation Lone Star Arrests Drug Smugglers, Seizes Millions In Drugs
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue…
Texas Named Top Business Climate In America For 2nd Year In A Row
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation for…
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lawrence “Larry” Moczygemba, D.V.M. to the State Board of Veterinary Medical…
Governor Abbott Appoints Rodriguez To State Pension Review Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E. to the State Pension Review Board for…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Mansfield As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Mansfield on being designated as the sixth Tourism…
Governor Abbott Lauds Texas’ Manufacturing Industry In Corrigan
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the grand opening of the new Corrigan OSB, LLC (“Oriented Strand…
Governor Abbott Appoints Gorman To Texas Ethics Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sean Gorman to the Texas Ethics Commission for a term set…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Rockwall As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Rockwall on being designated as the fifth Tourism…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Leakey
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Leakey, and Visit…
Governor Abbott Announces Carrollton Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Carrollton has been designated by the Texas…
Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed B. Keith Miears, Eric Davis, and Larry McKinney, Ph.D. to the…
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Emergency Personnel To Support North Carolina Recovery Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to…
Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In October 2024
Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In October 2024TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In October 2024
Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In October 2024TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In October 2024
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In October 2024TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Demands Vice President Harris Declare Tren De Aragua As A Foreign Terrorist Organization
Governor Greg Abbott today demanded Vice President Kamala Harris declare Tren de Aragua (TdA) as a…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Mineral Wells As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Mineral Wells on being designated as the fourth…
Texas Demands Federal Government Crack Down On Tren De Aragua
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In Career Training Grants To Seven Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced seven dual credit grants totaling more than $1,300,000 have been awarded…
Governor Abbott Appoints Churan To Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bryan Churan to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Board of Directors for…
Texas Dominates As America’s Jobs Engine
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated hardworking Texans and Texas employers on leading all states for jobs…
Governor Abbott Highlights Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths Decrease In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted new data published by the Texas Department of State Health Services…
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Sweetwater
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Buda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Buda, and Discover…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Parker To Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Frank Parker, Jr. as presiding officer of the Cameron County Regional…