Governor Abbott Joins Lumber Liquidators To Announce Hurricane Relief Donation
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today visited A.C. Blunt Middle School in Aransas Pass and joined officials from Lumber Liquidators to announce more than $100,000 in donations and flooring materials to help Aransas Pass Independent School District rebuild after...
Governor Abbott Receives Hurricane Recovery Update, Presents Funds For Debris Removal
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott visited League City to meet with local officials from hurricane-impacted areas of Texas and receive an update on the ongoing recovery. During his visit, the Governor presented local leaders with funds for debris removal in their...
Governor Abbott Statement On Final Passage Of Tax Reform Bill
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: "Any law the reduces the money the federal government takes from taxpayers is a good law," said Governor Abbott. "In addition to helping working Texans keep more of...
Governor Greg Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. This proclamation will ensure that all Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for...
Governor Abbott Attends Wreaths Across America Event At Texas State Cemetery
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery where he joined Wreaths Across America in honoring Texas veterans. This ceremony is part of the annual National Wreaths Across America Day and the is the second to be held at...
Governor Abbott Appoints Seventeen To The Continuing Advisory Committee For Special Education
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shemica S. Allen, Teresa A. Bronsky, Jo Ann Gama, Stephanie Y. Martinez, Jana C. McKelvey, and Kristen K. Tassin and reappointed Erin S. Wilder to the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education for terms set to...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 13
AUSTIN - In visiting with survivors across the Texas Gulf Coast Region these past few months, including this tiny Texan born a week before Hurricane Harvey hit, I was reminded again and again that each day is a gift. I am grateful for each life that was saved thanks...
Governor Abbott Meets With Texas Military Leaders Following 2017 Texas Military Summit
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with commanders of U.S. military installations in Texas following the Texas Military Summit hosted by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC). During the meeting, the Governor shared his strong and unwavering...
Governor Abbott Asks Texas Rangers To Investigate Reports Of Misconduct At The Texas Juvenile Justice Department
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw requesting the Texas Rangers open an investigation into reports of sexual misconduct and inappropriate relationships by state employees at the Texas...
Governor Abbott Meets With Department Of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen at the Texas Capitol in Austin. During the meeting, the Governor and Secretary Nielsen discussed the ongoing recovery efforts following...