First Lady Cecilia Abbott Attends Jefferson County Child Welfare Board’s Annual Christmas Party
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined hundreds of children and families in Beaumont for the annual Jefferson County Child Welfare Board Foster Children’s Christmas Party. The party included free lunch, crafts and games for the kids, Santa Claus and...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 12
AUSTIN - As the First Lady of Texas, I am always so proud to welcome visitors to our great state so they can see for themselves the indomitable spirit of Texas. It was a joy to have the First Lady and Second Lady of the United States join me this week on another trip...
Governor Abbott Appoints Howell Judge Of The 459th Judicial District Court
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dustin Howell as judge of 459th Judicial District Court in Travis County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Dustin Howell of Austin is an associate at...
Governor Abbott Endorses Travis Clardy For Re-election As State Representative
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today endorsed Travis Clardy for re-election as State Representative of House District 11. Travis Clardy has worked with Governor Abbott in his fight to increase teacher pay in Texas. “Representative Clardy has helped lead the cause for...
Governor Abbott Endorses Will Metcalf For Re-election As State Representative
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today endorsed Will Metcalf for re-election as State Representative of House District 16. A champion for business innovation in Texas, Representative Metcalf has consistently championed the Texas policies that have spurred job creation...
Governor Abbott Endorses Mike Schofield For Re-election As State Representative
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today endorsed Mike Schofield for re-election as State Representative of House District 132. In a statement, Governor Abbott praised Representative Schofield for his commitment to reforming Texas’ school finance system and lowering...
Governor Abbott Endorses Angie Chen Button For Re-election As State Representative
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today endorsed Angie Chen Button for re-election as State Representative of House District 112. Apart from her successful career as a CPA, Representative Button has demonstrated a keen understanding of what economic prosperity means to...
Governor Abbott Announces New Gartner, Inc. Expansion In Irving
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Gartner, Inc. will be expanding its presence in Irving, Texas bringing 800 new jobs and over $12 million in investment to the area over the next several years. Gartner is a world leading research and advisory company...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Welcomes First Lady Melania Trump And Second Lady Karen Pence To Texas Gulf Coast
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today welcomed Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States, and Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States, to the Texas Gulf Coast. Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Trump and Mrs. Pence were joined by Texas Land Commissioner...
Governor Abbott Applauds Decision By Trump Administration To Recognize Jerusalem As Capital of Israel
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and his plan to relocate the American Embassy to Jerusalem. “This is truly a historic day – one that is long...