Governor Abbott Meets With Japanese Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with Japanese Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama at the Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin. The two leaders engaged in a productive discussion regarding the strong economic and cultural ties between Texas and Japan. A readout of...
Governor Abbott Appoints Tucker To The Specialty Courts Advisory Council
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Tucker to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The council evaluates applications for grant funding for specialty courts from the Governor’s Office and makes funding...
Governor Abbott Appoints Dush To State Pension Review Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marcia Dush to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2019. The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with state law....
Governor Abbott Reappoints Underwood Presiding Judge Of The Second Administrative Judicial Region
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Olen Underwood as presiding judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Olen Underwood of Willis has served as the presiding judge of the Second...
Governor Abbott Meets With Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura and welcomed him to Texas State Capitol. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the importance of the relationship between Texas and Japan and how to further strengthen the...
Governor Abbott Hosts Commission For Women’s Roundtable Discussion
AUSTIN - Governor Abbott today hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the Governor’s Commission for Women, seeking their expertise and ideas on how to best support women entrepreneurs in Texas and expand economic opportunity to meet the Governor’s and the...
Governor Abbott Authorizes Harris County Emergency Special Election For Flood-Control Projects
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter approving a request by the Harris County Commissioners Court to hold an emergency special election for a bond referendum on Saturday, August 25th. "As you know, I consider responding to matters concerning Hurricane...
Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Texas Peace Officers At 2018 Memorial Ceremony
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined law enforcement officers from across the state for the 2018 Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen Texas peace officers and their families. During the ceremony, the Governor met with, and presented medals to,...
WEB VIDEO: These Boots Were Made For Block Walking
AUSTIN – On Saturday, May 5th, Texans for Greg Abbott hosted its spring “These Boots Were Made For Block Walking” event to knock on doors and contact voters throughout Texas in order to elect Republicans up and down the ballot. Over 300 volunteers participated in the...
Governor Abbott Statement On Retirement Of Texas Health And Human Services Executive Commissioner
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Charles Smith announced his retirement as Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. “In his nearly 30 years of service to the State of Texas, Charles has built a...