AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit central Mexico. “The thoughts and prayers of Texans are with the people of Mexico following another devastating earthquake. Mexico has been challenged by...
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission. The Texas Transportation Commission governs the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and is responsible for policymaking regarding the state’s highway...
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas will partner with FirstNet and AT&T to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. The FirstNet network will provide Texas with modernized devices, apps and tools for first...
In every community I’ve visited since Hurricane Harvey first made landfall, I’ve been struck by the remarkable resilience of our local leaders and the people they serve. True strength of character is revealed when tested by adversity, and we are witnessing the...
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the latest phase of Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts began with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) contractors removing debris from the side of state roadways in the Coastal Bend. “The cleanup in the aftermath of...
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation granting Corpus Christi’s request to extend the deadline for the city to adopt a budget and property tax rate. Texas law requires taxing units to adopt their budget and property tax rate before September...
