Commission To Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 22
“Though Hurricane Harvey was the worst of storms, it brought out the best in the people of Texas. In each community, so many lives were saved because of the courage and leadership of local officials and the efforts of our incredible first responders. These CDBG funds...
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Talent Connection Program And Presents $500,000 In Grants
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the new Texas Talent Connection program and presented $500,000 in grants for middle-skill STEM internship programs created by local workforce boards from across the state. These are the first awards from the Texas Talent...
Governor Abbott Encourages Texans To Take Advantage Of Sales Tax Holiday For Emergency Supplies
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged all Texans to take full advantage of this weekend’s tax-free holiday for emergency preparation supplies. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items that can be purchased, and Texans do not need to issue an...
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To The Governing Board Of The Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benda W. Lee to Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) for a term set to expire on January 31, 2021. Additionally, the Governor appointed Ruben “Dan” Brown, Jr. and Julie R. Prause...
Governor Abbott Encourages Mayors And County Judges To Take Advantage Of Available Harvey Relief Funds
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Mayors, County Judges and Emergency Management officials in communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey, urging them to take immediate advantage of the $500 million in funds from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program...
Governor Abbott Touts Texas Energy Sector At The 2018 Texas Alliance Of Energy Producers Expo
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined energy industry leaders from across the United States at the 2018 Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Expo and Annual Meeting in Wichita Falls, TX. This annual event brings together nearly 2,600 independent oil and gas...
Governor Abbott Appoints Bayless To Credit Union Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth “Liz” Bayless to the Credit Union Commission for a term set to expire on February 15, 2019. The commission supervises the Credit Union Department, which regulates all credit unions organized and chartered under the...
Governor Abbott Demands Blake Farenthold Cover Costs Of Emergency Special Election
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to former United States Congressman Blake Farenthold demanding that he cover all costs for the upcoming emergency special election for the 27th Congressional District of Texas. The emergency special election is being...
Texas Pyrotechnic Association Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Four More Years
AUSTIN - The Texas Pyrotechnic Association PAC (TPA PAC) today endorsed Governor Abbott for re-election. As the oldest industry leader in fireworks and pyrotechnic safety in Texas, TPA PAC has worked to provide stronger consumer protection and innovation as Texas...
Governor Abbott Orders Emergency Special Election For The 27th Congressional District Of Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation ordering an emergency special election to elect a United States Representative for Texas Congressional District 27 to serve out the current unexpired term. The emergency special election will be held in...