Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness…
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Governor Abbott Announces New Texas Border Czar
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the new position of Texas Border Czar to oversee border security…
Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In January 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In January 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Champions Protecting Unborn At Texas Rally For Life
Governor Greg Abbott today championed the State of Texas' enduring position as a national leader in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Humanities Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Trasa Cobern, Amanda Nobles and April Graham to Humanities Texas with…
Operation Lone Star Deploys Hi-Tech Assets To Stop Illegal Crossings
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
First Lady Abbott Relaunches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today relaunched the statewide "Can You See Me?" human trafficking awareness campaign…
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for communities in Southeast Texas impacted by severe…
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In January 2023
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In January 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Signs Historic Infrastructure Agreement With U.S. Military
Governor Greg Abbott today signed the largest Statewide Intergovernmental Support Agreement (S-IGSA) between the State of…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To State Independent Living Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dana McGrath, Patrick Sturdivant, and Tiffany Walker to the State Independent…
Governor Abbott Urges Texans Impacted By Storms To Report Damage
Governor Greg Abbott today urged all Texans impacted by recent severe storms and winter weather to…
Texas Leads The Nation For Job Creation
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers for helping make Texas the national leader…
Governor Abbott Announces Statewide 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the statewide 2023 Governor's Small Business Summit. Governor Greg Abbott today…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Scott To Veterans’ Land Board
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Judson Scott to the Veterans' Land Board for a term set…
Governor Abbott Celebrates Boeing, Port San Antonio Educational Partnership
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated a major educational partnership between Boeing and Port San Antonio that…
Governor Abbott Touts Expanding Rural Healthcare At UT Tyler Medical School Groundbreaking
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the State of Texas' ongoing efforts to increase healthcare access across…
Governor Abbott Prepares State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency…
Governor Abbott Announces New Category For Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new application category opening for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Phillips To Judicial Districts Board
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Thomas R. Phillips to the Judicial Districts Board for a term…
Governor Abbott Promises Long-Standing Support For Israel At IAC Summit
Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Israeli-American Council in Austin for their 8th Annual National Summit…
First Lady Abbott Highlights Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts Across Texas
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined the Governor's Commission for Women, the Texas Department of Transportation…
Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In January 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In January 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Operation Lone Star Disrupts Cartel Activity Along Biden’s Open Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Texas Hits New Historic High For Total Jobs 14 Months In A Row
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the Texas workforce and economy following the December…
Governor Abbott, HHSC Unveil New ‘Stop Human Trafficking’ Specialty License Plate
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today unveiled the State…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In January 2023
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In January 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Delivers 2023 Texas Inaugural Address
Governor Abbott Delivers 2023 Texas Inaugural AddressTo my fellow Texans, thank you for your support and…
Governor Abbott Appoints King To Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Donald L. King to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee for…
Operation Lone Star Expands In West Texas As Pres. Biden Ignores Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In January 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In January 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Appoints Cannata As Director Of The Office Of Community-Based Care Transition
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed George Cannata as the Director of the Office of Community-Based Care…
Governor Abbott Supports New ERCOT Reliability Standard, Market Design
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) supporting the adoption…
Governor Abbott Appoints Mitzner To Texas Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ira Mitzner to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission…
Governor Abbott Announces New CertainTeed Manufacturing And Distribution Facility In Bryan
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that CertainTeed LLC will construct a new roofing manufacturing and distribution…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Tayon To Department Of Information Resources
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jeffrey Tayon to the governing board of the Department of Information…
Governor Abbott Appoints Trevino To Texas Workforce Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Albert Trevino to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set…
Governor Abbott Appoints Starr, Fox To Texas Military Preparedness Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Bob Starr and Todd Fox to the Texas Military Preparedness…
Governor Abbott Appoints Misso To Texas State Technical College System Board Of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robb J. Misso to the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) System…
Governor Abbott Hand-Delivers Letter To President Biden At Border Visit
Governor Greg Abbott today hand-delivered a letter to President Joe Biden, upon his arrival in El…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Nueces River Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Perez Aliseda, O.D. and Ross Cansino and reappointed Allan Bloxom,…
Governor Abbott Announces City Of Marshall As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Marshall, having completed the multi-step certification process,…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Lilly To Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kevin Lilly to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term…
First Lady Abbott Announces GRACE’s Third 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 Appoints Allen To Criminal District Court No. 3 – Tarrant County
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Douglas A. Allen to the Criminal District Court No. 3 in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Tate To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Fred Tate to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for…
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For January 2023
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more…
Governor Abbott Appoints Senator Nelson As Texas Secretary Of State
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Senator Jane Nelson as the 115th Secretary of State for Texas.Governor…
Governor Abbott Highlights Legislative Action Needed For Ankle Monitor Violations
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Texas House…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Galveston
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Galveston will co-host a…
Governor Abbott Appoints Koch To Criminal District Court No. 2 – Dallas County
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Justin J. "J.J." Koch to the Criminal District Court No. 2…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead Of Storms
Governor Greg Abbott today activated state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash…
Governor Abbott Appoints McMichael To OneStar Foundation
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marlene S. McMichael to the OneStar Foundation for a term set…
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In December 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In December 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Operation Lone Star Takes Historic Action Throughout 2022
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Appoints Kahan To State Commission On Judicial Conduct
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Andrew "Andy" Kahan to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for…
Operation Lone Star Gears Up For Potential Ending Of Title 42
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Grants Clemency To Two Texans Recommended By Texas Board Of Pardons And Paroles
Governor Greg Abbott today granted pardons and restoration of civil rights to the following two Texans…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $54 Million In Career, Technical Education Grants Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $54…
Governor Abbott Calls For Investigation Into Atmos Energy’s Failure To Prepare For Winter Weather Event
Governor Greg Abbott today sent letters to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Railroad Commission of…
Governor Abbott Appoints Miskel To Fifth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Miskel to the Fifth Court of Appeals, Place 13, for…
Governor Abbott Demands Federal Border Action Ahead Of Polar Vortex
Governor Greg Abbott today demanded President Joe Biden immediately deploy federal assets to address the dire…
Governor Abbott Appoints McFarland To State Board For Educator Certification
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael D. McFarland, Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification…
Governor Abbott Lights Shamash At Menorah Lighting Ceremony In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the State Capitol…
Governor Abbott Appoints Bennett To 474th District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alan Bennett to the 474th Judicial District Court in McLennan County…
Governor Abbott Directs Investigation Into Murders By Paroled Inmates Wearing Ankle Monitors
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and Texas Department…
Governor Abbott Announces New Boingo Wireless Office, Future Headquarters In Frisco
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Boingo Wireless, Inc. (Boingo) will create a new office in…
Governor Abbott, First Lady Abbott Honor Veterans At Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today honored Texas veterans at the Wreaths Across…
Texas Ramps Up Border Strategies Ahead Of Title 42 Ending
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In December 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In December 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Tours Enhanced Border Assets Ahead Of Title 42 Ending
Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from Operation Lone Star agency leaders and toured the…
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration For Uvalde County In December 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration For Uvalde County In December 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In December 2022
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In December 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Appoints Yeager To Governor’s Broadband Development Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Matthew Yeager to the Governor's Broadband Development Council for a term…
Texas Leads Nation With Fastest Annual Jobs Growth Rate
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas…
Governor Abbott Appoints Curlee, Neill To School Land Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Curlee and reappointed Michael A. Neill to the School Land…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Saint Jo
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Saint Jo, having completed the multi-step training…
Governor Abbott Appoints Hicks As 34th Judicial District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill D. Hicks as the District Attorney of the 34th Judicial…
Governor Abbott Signs Economic Partnership Agreement With Finland
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted Minister for Development Cooperation Foreign Trade of Finland Ville Skinnari, Ambassador…
Governor Abbott Calls For Investigation Of NGOs Aiding Illegal Crossings
Governor Greg Abbott today called for an investigation into the role non-governmental organizations (NGOs) may have…
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In December 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In December 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Appoints Morath, Baker To Southern Regional Education Board
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath and appointed Kendall Baker to…
Governor Abbott Appoints Stepney To Texas Water Development Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed L'Oreal Stepney, P.E. to the Texas Water Development Board, effective January…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources For Statewide Severe Weather Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency…
Governor Abbott Appoints Perez To Texas School Safety Center Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Noe E. Perez to the Texas School Safety Center Board for…
Texas Launches Elite Taskforce To Combat Biden’s Record Gotaways
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Appoints Draksharam To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sujeeth Draksharam to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for…
Governor Abbott Celebrates Construction Of Nation’s Largest Green Hydrogen Facility In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement of Air Products and The AES Corporation's (AES) new…
Governor Abbott Orders Aggressive Action Against TikTok
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered all Texas state agencies to ban the use of TikTok on…
Governor Abbott Appoints Hjaltman As Chief Executive And Public Counsel For Office Of Public Utility Counsel
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Courtney Hjaltman as Chief Executive and Public Counsel for the Office…
Governor Abbott To Appoint Senator Nelson As Texas Secretary Of State
Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Texas Secretary of State John Scott and announced…
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For December 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more…
Governor Abbott Appoints Pe?a To 476th District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Horacio Pe?a to the 476th Judicial District Court in Hidalgo County…
Texas Leads Fight Against Growing National Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Appoints Heaton To 475th District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Taylor Heaton to the 475th Judicial District Court in Smith County,…
Governor Abbott Appoints Neidhardt To 483rd District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tanner Neidhardt to the 483rd Judicial District Court in Hays County…
Governor Abbott Appoints Harper To Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs Governing Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Holland Harper to the Governing Board of the Texas Department of…
Governor Abbott Announces Senior Staff Leadership
Governor Greg Abbott today announced senior staff leadership in his administration following hiring and staff changes.…
Governor Abbott Appoints Waldrip Presiding Judge Of The Third Administrative Judicial Region
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dib Waldrip as Presiding Judge of the Third Administrative Judicial Region…
Governor Abbott Appoints Rambin To Sixth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Rambin to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Place 2, effective…
Governor Abbott Appoints Garcia To State Board Of Dental Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ricky Garcia to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a…
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In November 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In November 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Announces New Senior Leadership Of DFPS
Governor Greg Abbott today announced new leadership appointments at the Texas Department of Family and Protective…
Governor Abbott Directs Immediate Resources To Houston Water Issue
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Commission…
Governor Abbott, First Family Deliver Thanksgiving Day Meals On Wheels
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, along with their daughter Audrey, today volunteered with…
Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Winter Weather Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready state emergency…
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration For Uvalde County In November 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration For Uvalde County In November 2022.TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS…
Governor Abbott Serves Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Members In Edinburg
Governor Greg Abbott today greeted and served meals to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers…
Governor Abbott Appoints Solcher, Schmidt, And Stanfill To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Daniel Solcher and Peggy Schmidt and reappointed Karen Stanfill to the…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In November 2022
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In November 2022.TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Operation Lone Star Escalates Unprecedented Border Security Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In November 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In November 2022.TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Texas Again Breaks All-Time Record For Total Jobs
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas' continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas…
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Assistance After Severe Storms In North Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request…