Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the first of three roundtables focused on improving the safety and security of Texas schools. Today’s roundtable featured an open discussion and focused on current school safety programs that are being implemented across the state. Throughout the series of roundtables, the Governor will speak to and hear from victims, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will host a series of roundtable sessions, beginning tomorrow, to generate solutions that improve safety and security at Texas schools and in our communities. The roundtables will include voices from across Texas, including parents, teachers, students, legislators, and interest groups that advocate for and against further gun […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call for Texans to take part in a moment of silence at 10:00 AM C.T. tomorrow, May 21, 2018, to honor the memory of the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting. “The act of evil that occurred in Santa Fe has deeply touched the core […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives in the school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas today. Flags should remain at half-staff through sunset on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Read the Governor’s full proclamation ordering Texas […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Malinda L. Cowen to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The board is responsible for safeguarding significant resources and providing information services that inspire and support research, education and reading to enhance the capacity for achievement of current […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended a roundtable meeting with Texas pastors in Mesquite. The event was hosted by Dr. Terry M. Turner, Head Pastor at Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, who was inspired to bring together multiple leaders from various backgrounds for an in-depth discussion with Governor Abbott. The meeting served as an opportunity […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Garry Crain to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Garry Crain of The Hills is self-employed and most recently served as vice president and general manager of Crown Energy Company, Crown Energy Resources LLC, and Basin […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with Japanese Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama at the Texas Governor’s Mansion in Austin. The two leaders engaged in a productive discussion regarding the strong economic and cultural ties between Texas and Japan. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Abbott began the meeting by welcoming the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Tucker to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The council evaluates applications for grant funding for specialty courts from the Governor’s Office and makes funding recommendations to the criminal justice division regarding best practices. Angela Tucker of McKinney […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marcia Dush to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2019. The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with state law. Marcia Dush of Austin is a member of the Board […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Olen Underwood as presiding judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Olen Underwood of Willis has served as the presiding judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region of Texas since May 1996. Previously, he served […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura and welcomed him to Texas State Capitol. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the importance of the relationship between Texas and Japan and how to further strengthen the economic ties between the two economies. Governor Abbott began the meeting by thanking […]
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