Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation announcing November 6, 2018 as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 62 seat recently vacated by Representative Larry Phillips. Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the secretary of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Thomas “Tom” Beall, Andrew Mills, and Janie Walenta to the Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 6, 2023. The purpose of the Sabine River Authority is to conserve, store, control, preserve, utilize and distribute the storm and flood waters and […]
“Though Hurricane Harvey was the worst of storms, it brought out the best in the people of Texas. In each community, so many lives were saved because of the courage and leadership of local officials and the efforts of our incredible first responders. These CDBG funds will help give communities the resources they need to […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the new Texas Talent Connection program and presented $500,000 in grants for middle-skill STEM internship programs created by local workforce boards from across the state. These are the first awards from the Texas Talent Connection program this year and will provide high school or community and technical college […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged all Texans to take full advantage of this weekend’s tax-free holiday for emergency preparation supplies. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items that can be purchased, and Texans do not need to issue an exemption certificate to claim the exemption. This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benda W. Lee to Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) for a term set to expire on January 31, 2021. Additionally, the Governor appointed Ruben “Dan” Brown, Jr. and Julie R. Prause and reappointed Michael P. Hanley for terms set to […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Mayors, County Judges and Emergency Management officials in communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey, urging them to take immediate advantage of the $500 million in funds from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program that are available now. “The hazard mitigation funds available today can provide immediate relief and […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined energy industry leaders from across the United States at the 2018 Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Expo and Annual Meeting in Wichita Falls, TX. This annual event brings together nearly 2,600 independent oil and gas producers and service and drilling companies. The expo also serves as a showcase for the latest […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth “Liz” Bayless to the Credit Union Commission for a term set to expire on February 15, 2019. The commission supervises the Credit Union Department, which regulates all credit unions organized and chartered under the laws of the state of Texas. Elizabeth “Liz” Bayless of Austin is retired […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to former United States Congressman Blake Farenthold demanding that he cover all costs for the upcoming emergency special election for the 27th Congressional District of Texas. The emergency special election is being held to fill the seat now vacant following Mr. Farenthold’s resignation. “While you have publicly […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation ordering an emergency special election to elect a United States Representative for Texas Congressional District 27 to serve out the current unexpired term. The emergency special election will be held in Congressional District 27 on Saturday, June 30, 2018. In the event of a runoff, that […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michelle Bubela and reappointed Jerry Adelman and Terri Parker to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority for terms set to expire on May 1, 2023. The authority oversees the storage, preservation and distribution of stream and river water in Jackson County. Michelle Bubela of Edna is a realtor with Bubela […]
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