Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Rodney Bustamante and Kathryn “Kaci” Sisk to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a terms set to expire on February 1, 2021 and February 1, 2023, respectively. The board regulates the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the state. Rodney Bustamante of Austin is a broker and […]
“I believe Texas is a model … it truly is where we need to go — federally supported, state-managed and locally executed” disaster response and recovery, testified FEMA Administrator Brock Long at the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Hearing this week. “Governor Abbott is one of the most bold governors, who has truly owned ever bit […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gene Seaman and reappointed Daphne Brookins, Annette Juba, Mike Morath, Kathryn Timmerman, and Kate Williamson to the OneStar National Service Commission for terms set to expire on March 15, 2019. The Commission serves as the state’s liaison to the Corporation for National and Community Service, fulfilling the duties […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott visited today visited Dickinson, Texas where he joined volunteers from the Rebuild Texas Fund, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, 4B Disaster Response Network and Eight Days of Hope in helping to rebuild homes damaged by Harvey. During his visit, the Governor spoke with volunteers from the various organizations to thank […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ray Wheless as presiding judge of the First Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Ray Wheless of Allen is judge of the 366th District Court. He is the chair of the Specialty Courts Advisory Council and the immediate […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited Kingwood, Texas where he took an aerial tourto survey damage along the San Jacinto River, and met with community leaders and elected officials to discuss Hurricane Harvey recovery and flood prevention efforts. During the meeting, the Governor announced new actions Texas will be taking to help prevent future flooding in communities like […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texas high school teams across the state that competed in the inaugural Girls Go CyberStart initiative. In partnerships with SANS Institute, the program was designed to encourage young women to become involved in the field of cybersecurity. Teams of Texas students competed in a free online game to learn more […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to discuss enhancing the productive trade relationship of Texas and Norway, and working together on important issues such as energy, transportation, and water infrastructure. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Greg Abbott welcomed Crown Prince […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today welcomed Danish Ambassador to the United States Lars Lose to Austin, as the two leaders spoke of increasing economic collaboration between Denmark and Texas. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Abbott thanked Ambassador Lose for visiting Texas, and discussed ways to grow the productive trade relationship […]
Office Of The Governor Offers $15,000 Reward AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following multiple package bombings in Austin, TX. Governor Abbott has been briefed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, and has offered whatever resources necessary to assist authorities in their investigation. Additionally, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice […]
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 Small Businesses Administration has been in helping businesses recover and reopen after Hurricane Harvey. Governor Abbott thanked Administrator McMahon for the SBA’s work to assist Texas small business […]
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 creation. The2017 Governor’s Cup is a record-breaking sixth in a row for Texas and the 14th overall […]
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