Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the Governor’s Commission for Women, seeking their expertise and ideas on how to best support women entrepreneurs in Texas and expand economic opportunity to meet the Governor’s and the First Lady’s goal of making Texas the best state for women-owned businesses. “Texas has […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter approving a request by the Harris County Commissioners Court to hold an emergency special election for a bond referendum on Saturday, August 25th. “As you know, I consider responding to matters concerning Hurricane Harvey to qualify as an emergency,” writes Governor Abbott. “As this request for an emergency […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined law enforcement officers from across the state for the 2018 Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen Texas peace officers and their families. During the ceremony, the Governor met with, and presented medals to, the families of the fallen officers. Today’s ceremony included the laying of a memorial wreath […]
AUSTIN – On Saturday, May 5th, Texans for Greg Abbott hosted its spring “These Boots Were Made For Block Walking” event to knock on doors and contact voters throughout Texas in order to elect Republicans up and down the ballot. Over 300 volunteers participated in the statewide event, knocking on over 15,000 doors, more than both Democrat gubernatorial candidates combined throughout this campaign season. Governor […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Charles Smith announced his retirement as Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. “In his nearly 30 years of service to the State of Texas, Charles has built a remarkable record as a public servant who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Charmelle Garrett, Lillian Lucero, and Corey Tabor and reappointed Mary Grace Landrum and James Senegal to the OneStar National Service Commission for terms set to expire on March 15, 2020. The commission serves as the state’s liaison to the Corporation for National and Community Service, fulfilling the duties […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Brady presiding officer of the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire February 1, 2020. Robert Brady of Denison is former mayor and city council member of Denison and is retired from Johnson & Johnson in Sherman. He is a member of the […]
AUSTIN – Chief Executive Magazine today announced Texas as the “Best State For Business” for 2018. Chief Executive Magazine’s annual rankings are determined by surveying hundreds of leading CEOs from across the United States. This is the 14th year in a row Texas has been named best state for business. “It is no accident that the nation’s […]
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited Temple and Pearsall for the Texas Historical Commission Texas Main Street Program’s 2018 First Lady’s Tour. The annual event welcomed the two Texas towns as the Texas Main Street Program’s newest members. Since 1981, every Texas First Lady has participated in the tour honoring new communities designated […]
AUSTIN – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced an initial list of projects to address high-priority needs in states recently impacted by natural disasters, including several in Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. According to the USACE, the initial allocation of approximately $360 million will be used to address at 32 […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Larry Phillips as judge of the 59th Judicial District Court in Grayson County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Larry Phillips of Sherman is a partner at Siebman, Burg, Phillips & Smith LLP and former […]
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has reappointed Kal Kincaid and appointed Clint Mitchell and Bill Voigtman to the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 28, 2023. The authority has a duty to conserve, control and utilize the waters of the Neches River and its tributaries including storm and […]
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