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Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Southeast Texas Tornadoes
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for…
Texas Seizes Enough Fentanyl To Kill Everyone In U.S., Mexico, Canada
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Baytown
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Baytown, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Felicia Penn and Lori Gabbert Chaney to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory…
Governor Abbott Appoints Griffith To Family And Protective Services Council
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Katrina Griffith to the Family and Protective Services Council for a term…
Texas Launches Upgraded State Of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) Database
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of the enhanced State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry…
Governor Abbott Appoints Morrison To Texas Ethics Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Geanie W. Morrison to the Texas Ethics Commission for a term…
Governor Abbott Congratulates City Of Early As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Early on being designated as a Tourism Friendly…
Governor Abbott Appoints Henderson To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Melva Henderson to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for a term set…
Governor Abbott Appoints Sheridan As Commanding General Of Texas State Guard
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Major General Roger O. Sheridan as the Commanding General of the Texas…
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Southeast Texas Tornadoes
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Humanities Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kerry Reyna and reappointed Amanda Nobles and April Graham to Humanities…
Governor Abbott Appoints Marquez And Names Lomax As Chair Of Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mario Marquez to the Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board for a…
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Laredo Water Supply Issue
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration approved his request for a…
Governor Abbott Appoints Thierry To Texas Juvenile Justice Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shawn Thierry to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board for a term…
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In January 2025
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In January 2025TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Appoints Bell, Day To Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Billie Bell and Lauren Day to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council…
Governor Abbott Appoints Graf To Teacher Retirement System Board Of Trustees
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Laronda Graf to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas Board…
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Laredo Water Supply Issue
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business…
Governor Abbott Orders Flags To Full-Staff In Honor Of Inauguration Day
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered all flags to be raised to full-staff at the Texas Capitol…
Governor Abbott Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and…
Texas Continues To Crack Down On Dangerous Tren De Aragua
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue…
Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Report Winter Weather Damages
Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans impacted by this week's winter weather to document and report…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bickerstaff To Board For Lease Of Texas Parks And Wildlife Lands
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Clifton “Cliff” Bickerstaff to the Board for Lease of Texas Parks…
Governor Abbott Appoints Weiss, Aguirre To State Commission On Judicial Conduct
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Yinon Weiss and April Aguirre to the State Commission on Judicial…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Waxahachie As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Waxahachie on being designated as a Tourism Friendly…
Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Bradley and Casey Yeary Callas to the Trinity River Authority…
Governor Abbott Congratulates Giddings As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Giddings on being designated as a Tourism Friendly…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources For Potential Flash Flooding Across Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency…
Governor Abbott Appoints Sturgess To Texas Animal Health Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kynan Sturgess, D.V.M. to the Texas Animal Health Commission for a…
Governor Abbott Appoints Ridloff To Governing Board Of The Texas School For The Deaf
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lauren Ridloff to the Governing Board of the Texas School for…
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Ongoing Response To Severe Winter Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather impacting…
Governor Abbott Names New General Counsel For Office Of The Governor
Governor Greg Abbott today named Trevor Ezell as General Counsel to the Governor.Governor Greg Abbott today…
Governor Abbott Names Stepney Chair Of Texas Water Development Board
Governor Greg Abbott has named L’Oreal Stepney, P.E. as Chair of the Texas Water Development Board…
Governor Abbott Appoints Balido To Criminal District Court No. 1 In Dallas County
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jennifer Balido to the Criminal District Court No. 1 in Dallas…
Governor Abbott Appoints Anwar, Salsman To Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ryan Anwar and reappointed John Salsman to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive…
Governor Abbott Appoints Peebles To 497th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Peyton Peebles to the 497th Judicial District Court in Harris County…
Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Winter Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness…
Governor Abbott Names Paup Chair Of Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brooke Paup as chair of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality…
Governor Abbott Appoints Simons To 496th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dan Simons to the 496th Judicial District Court in Harris County…
Governor Abbott Directs DPS To Surge Anti-Terrorism Task Force Resources
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency…
Governor Abbott Appoints Blacklock As Chief Justice, Sullivan As Justice Of The Supreme Court Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jimmy Blacklock as Chief Justice and James P. Sullivan as Justice,…
Governor Abbott Appoints Dickens To 477th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Dickens to the 477th Judicial District Court in Denton County…
Governor Abbott Appoints Harris To Tenth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lee Harris to the Tenth Court of Appeals, Place 2, for…
First Lady Abbott Announces GRACE’s Fifth Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will…
Governor Abbott Recognizes January 2025 As Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Governor Abbott Recognizes January 2025 As Human Trafficking Prevention MonthAmericans cherish the inalienable rights to life, liberty,…
Governor Abbott Announces Four TdA Gang Members Arrested Attempting To Illegally Cross Border
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested four confirmed…
Governor Abbott Appoints Howell, Gardner To Texas Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Chelsea Howell Garcia and reappointed Karen Gardner to the Texas Board…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Pierce To Council On Sex Offender Treatment
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Aaron Pierce, Ph.D. to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment (CSOT)…
Governor Abbott Appoints Long To 183rd Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lance Long to the 183rd Judicial District Court in Harris County,…
Governor Abbott Announces Joint SBA Preliminary Damage Assessments For Southeast Texas Storm Damage
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to…
Governor Abbott Appoints Fields As Panola County Criminal District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Larry Fields as the Panola County Criminal District Attorney, effective January…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Rothfelder To Veterans’ Land Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Rothfelder to the Veterans’ Land Board for a term set…
Texas Strengthens Booming Manufacturing Industry In 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of Texas' booming manufacturing sector and highlighted the state's…
Governor Abbott Showcases Texas’ Economy Across The Globe In 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the three economic development missions he led in 2024. Governor Greg…
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy CarterGovernor…
Texas Invests In Rural Communities In 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted groundbreaking projects and investments throughout 2024 to ensure all Texans have…
Texas Leads As Energy Capital Of The World In 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas' booming energy industry and highlighted the progress that Texas made…
Texas’ Economy Dominates In 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today lauded Texas' robust economy with records unmatched by any other state, as…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency…
First Lady Abbott Celebrates Fulfilling Over 5,300 Holiday Wishes Of Texas Children In Foster Care
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today celebrated the generosity of Texans serving Texans as more than 5,300…
Governor Abbott Grants Clemency To Four Texans Recommended By Texas Board Of Pardons And Paroles
Governor Greg Abbott today granted pardons and restoration of civil rights to the following four Texans…
Texas Holds The Line Against Border Crisis Throughout 2024
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continued…
Texas Launches Billboard Campaign To Stop Dangerous Border Journeys
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue…
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…