Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Manuel Cavazos, IV, James Ingram, IV, Lisa A. Friel, Jamie D. Grant, and Debra Sharp to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Cavazos as presiding officer of the board. The board protects the public […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the President of Toyota Motor Corporation(TMC), Akio Toyoda, at the Governor’s mansion in Austin. The Governor and Mr. Toyoda discussed the successful partnership between Toyota and the State of Texas, in addition to strengthening their mutual economic success. “Texas’ unparalleled business environment makes us a fitting home for a global powerhouse like Toyota […]
AUSTIN – The worst of storms has brought out the best of humanity. The outpouring of support from individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations for Texans devastated by Hurricane Harvey has been overwhelming. Neighbors are helping neighbors, and strangers are helping new friends. I am so proud of how every state agency has responded with urgency […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lauren Day for a term set to expire on September 1, 2020, and Perry Gilmore, Ph.D. and Carol Hernandez for terms set to expire September 1, 2021 to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council. The Council advises the Governor on crime stoppers programs in Texas and certifies local crime stoppers […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jan Fite Miller, DeLora Wilkinson, and Micheal Williams to the Texas Real Estate Commission for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. The commission’s primary purpose is to protect the public in its dealings with real estate brokers and salespersons. Jan Fite Miller of Kemp is the executive vice president […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the nominations of Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett and James Ho to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals: “The nominations of Don Willett and James Ho to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals are outstanding choices by President Trump. […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jason Peeler to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The District is required to preserve, protect, conserve and recharge the underground water in Wilson, Atascosa, Karnes and Frio counties. Jason Peeler of Floresville is a cattle rancher and co-owner […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jim LaFavers and appointed Brian Long to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for terms set to expire February 1, 2023. The Board makes parole decisions for Texas prison inmates, determines conditions for parole and mandatory supervision, and makes recommendations on clemency matters to the governor. Jim LaFavers of Amarillo […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has now collected more than 2.4 million cubic feet, or 45 football fields, of debris left behind Hurricane Harvey in roadways across the four districts hardest hit by the storm. TxDOT is continuing to assist in the removal of debris from roadsides in Corpus Christi, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Brakebush Brothers, Inc. will build a new 315,000 square foot processing plant in Greenville, TX. Brakebush Brothers is a family owned business, which has been in operation for 92 years as a processor of chicken products. This new facility is expected to create over 800 jobs in […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Commission to Rebuild Texas Commissioner John Sharp today joined Texas state legislators at the Federal Emergency Management Agency Joint Field Office in Austin, Texas to receive a briefing and an update on the ongoing Hurricane Harvey response efforts across the state. During the meeting, the Governor also thanked lawmakers […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced a grant award from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to the Dallas County District Attorney’s office to support the establishment of the new Crimes Against Children Unit. The grant of more than $260,000 will fund the hiring of prosecutors within District Attorney’s office to specifically handle cases involving juvenile victims […]
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