Governor Abbott Hosts Education Roundtable At Church Hill Middle School
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held an education roundtable in New Braunfels, Texas, aimed at developing ideas to improve education across the state. The roundtable, which took place at Church Hill Middle School, was held with educators, administrators and local...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 35th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced the 2018 award recipients. The Governor’s Volunteer Awards, administered by OneStar Foundation, honors the contributions of individuals, businesses...
Texas Travel Industry Association’s Travel PAC Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Re-election
AUSTIN - The Texas Travel Industry Association’s Travel PAC today endorsed Governor Abbott for four more years. Travel PAC works alongside the legislature to support and grow the travel and tourism industry in Texas. Coinciding with the endorsement is a video in...
Governor Greg Abbott Orders Emergency Special Runoff Election For Texas State Senate District 19
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation ordering an emergency special runoff election in Texas State Senate District 19 to elect a state senator to serve out the unexpired term of former Senator Carlos Uresti. The emergency special runoff election will...
Governor Abbott Attends 19th Annual Indo-American Chamber Of Commerce Of Greater Houston Gala
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) for their 19th annual gala. The event celebrated the IACCGH's 19 years of service for the Indo-American Business Community in Houston and dedication to...
Governor Abbott Announces 2018 Outstanding Women In Texas Government Award Recipients
AUSTIN – The State Agency Council to the Governor’s Commission for Women is proud to announce the 2018 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award recipients. This biennial award honors women in state service who are helping to shape the future of Texas by...
Texas Association Of Interior Design Endorses Governor Abbott For Four More Years
AUSTIN - The Texas Association of Interior Design (TAID) today announced their support of Governor Abbott for re-election. TAID represents the business and legislative goals of the Texas interior design industry. Shundra Harris, President of TAID, praised Governor...
Governor Abbott Holds Community Leaders Roundtable In Tyler
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable meeting with East Texas community leaders at the New Days Community Church in Tyler. The purpose of the roundtable was to discuss pertinent issues facing East Texas and the importance of community outreach. Nearly...
Governor Abbott Announces “Damon Allen Act”
Unveils Proposals To Reform Bail System In Texas AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today unveiled the “Damon Allen Act,” a set of proposals to reform the bail system in Texas to protect law enforcement and enhance public safety. The proposals announced by the Governor are...
Commission To Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 26
AUSTIN - “A storm the magnitude of Hurricane Harvey could have ripped us apart, but instead it pulled us together and proved that no force is more powerful than the Texas spirit. We salute the heroes of Hurricane Harvey who stepped up... I thank these brave men and...