Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Texas Historical Commission

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jim Bruseth, Ph.D. and Renee Dutia to the Texas Historical Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. In addition, the Governor has appointed Lilia Garcia and David Gravelle for terms set to expire on February...

Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas PAC Endorse Governor Abbott For Re-election

AUSTIN – The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas PAC (PHCC PAC) today endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for re-election. PHCC PAC plays an active role in the legislative process by representing the interests of business owners and professionals...

Texas Receives $5 Billion Grant From Department Of Housing And Urban Development For Disaster Recovery

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has been awarded $5,035,260,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for disaster recovery from Hurricane Harvey and previous flood events. The grant funding is provided through HUD’s Community...

Nominations Now Open For The 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards

AUSTIN – Nominations are now open for the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott will again serve as the Honorary Chair of the award committee. The Governor’s Volunteer Awards are administered by the OneStar Foundation, and...

Governor Abbott Attends Operation Blue Shield’s Race For The CommUNITY Family Fun Run

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the annual Operation Blue Shield Race for the CommUNITY 5K and 10K Family Fun Run in Dallas, Texas. This event helps bring together people from across the state to run side by side with Texas first responders,...