Governor Abbott Appoints Schmidt To Texas Ethics Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard Schmidt to the Texas Ethics Commission for a term set to expire on November 19, 2021. Richard Schmidt of Corpus Christi is a consultant and advisor for the Claro Group and an adjunct professor at Texas A&M...
Governor Abbott Unveils Plan To Address School Safety In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined state and local leaders to unveil his School and Firearm Safety Action Plan. The Governor’s plan contains 40 recommendations and includes proposals that call for increasing law enforcement presence at schools, strengthening...
Governor Greg Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas' request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Hurricane Harvey survivors. TSA helps displaced individuals who are...
PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Abbott Holds Third Roundtable Discussion On Improving School Safety In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the third roundtable discussion focused on improving the safety and security of Texas schools. Today's roundtable featured an open discussion between victims, students, families and educators from the Santa Fe, Alpine and...
PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Abbott Holds Second Roundtable Discussion On Improving School Safety In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the second roundtable discussion focused on improving the safety and security of Texas schools. Today's roundtable featured an open discussion and focused on firearm safety and mental health issues often linked to gun...
PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Abbott Holds First Roundtable Discussion On Improving School Safety In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the first of three roundtables focused on improving the safety and security of Texas schools. Today's roundtable featured an open discussion and focused on current school safety programs that are being implemented across the...
Governor Abbott Set To Host Series Of Roundtable Events To Discuss School Safety
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will host a series of roundtable sessions, beginning tomorrow, to generate solutions that improve safety and security at Texas schools and in our communities. The roundtables will include voices from across Texas,...
Governor Abbott Calls For Moment Of Silence To Honor Victims Of Santa Fe High School Shooting
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call for Texans to take part in a moment of silence at 10:00 AM C.T. tomorrow, May 21, 2018, to honor the memory of the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting. "The act of evil that occurred in Santa Fe has...
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Memory Of Those Who Lost Their Lives At Santa Fe High School
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives in the school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas today. Flags should remain at half-staff through sunset on...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Cowen To Texas Historical Records Advisory Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Malinda L. Cowen to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The board is responsible for safeguarding significant resources and providing information services that inspire...