Governor Abbott Meets With Taoiseach Prime Minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today hosted Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) Leo Varadkar at the Texas Governor’s Mansion to discuss the growing relations between Texas and Ireland. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed strengthening economic...

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Vice Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael J. Plank, Donna N. Williams, and Welcome Wilson, Jr. to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor has named Stuart W. Stedman as chairman and...

Governor Abbott Meets With Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon in Austin, Texas. Governor Abbott and Administrator McMahon discussed the important role small businesses play in Texas, and how instrumental the...

Governor Abbott Accepts Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup Award

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined business leaders from across the state at the Texas Governor’s Mansion to accept Site Selection Magazine’s 2017 Governor’s Cup, an annual award that recognizes the top-performing states for business and job...

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Meets With Local Officials And Business Leaders In The Rio Grande Valley

AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited the Rio Grande Valley where she made stops in Harlingen and Raymondville to speak with local elected officials and business leaders. First Lady Cecilia Abbott keynoted the annual Mayor’s Prayer breakfast in...