OOG: Governor Abbott Commends Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan On Proposed Solutions For School Safety

For Immediate Release Governor Abbott Commends Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan On Proposed Solutions For School Safety AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement commending Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan for the quick...

OOG: Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Create New Chief Of School Safety And Security Position

For Immediate Release Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Create New Chief Of School Safety And Security Position AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to create the position of Chief of School...

OOG: Texas State Resources Provide Ongoing Support To Uvalde Community Following Recent Tragedy At Robb Elementary School

For Immediate Release Texas State Resources Provide Ongoing Support To Uvalde Community Following Recent Tragedy At Robb Elementary School AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas state agencies’ continued efforts to assist and support the...

OOG: Governor Abbott Directs HHSC To Ensure All Children In Uvalde Have Access To Behavioral Health Resources

For Immediate Release Governor Abbott Directs HHSC To Ensure All Children In Uvalde Have Access To Behavioral Health Resources AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Commissioner Cecile Young to...

OOG: Governor Abbott Directs DPS, TEA, THECB To Expand And Accelerate Implementation Of iWatch Texas Program To Report Suspicious Activity

For Immediate Release Governor Abbott Directs DPS, TEA, THECB To Expand And Accelerate Implementation Of iWatch Texas Program To Report Suspicious Activity AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director...