Governor Abbott Meets With His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon Of Norway
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to discuss enhancing the productive trade relationship of Texas and Norway, and working together on important issues such as energy, transportation, and water infrastructure....
Governor Abbott Meets With Danish Ambassador To The United States Lars Lose
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today welcomed Danish Ambassador to the United States Lars Lose to Austin, as the two leaders spoke of increasing economic collaboration between Denmark and Texas. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Abbott thanked...
Governor Abbott Meets With Ambassador Of The Netherlands To The United States Henne Schuwer
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with Ambassador of the Netherlands to the United States Henne Schuwer to discuss opportunities for strengthening the economic relationship between Texas and the Netherlands, as well as flood control efforts and agriculture after...
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas High School Bus Crash
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a bus carrying students from Channelview High School crashed in Alabama. "Cecilia and I are heartbroken by the news of this tragic accident, and we offer our prayers to all these young Texans and their...
Governor Abbott Meets With Ambassador Of The European Union To The United States David O’Sullivan
AUSTN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the United States David O’Sullivan to discuss Texas' strong economic ties with Europe. During the meeting, the two leaders also spoke on issues important in Texas and the European...
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Package Bombings
Office Of The Governor Offers $15,000 Reward AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following multiple package bombings in Austin, TX. Governor Abbott has been briefed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, and has offered whatever resources...
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To University Of Houston System Board Of Regents
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Doug Brooks, Joe Gutierrez, and Jack Moore to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023. Doug Brooks of Plano is the former chairman, CEO, and president of Brinker...
Governor Abbott Appoints 12 To Governor’s Commission For Women
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Estela Avery, Tina Yturria Buford, Starr Corbin, Karen Harris, Amy Henderson, Karen Manning, Imelda Navarro, Rienke Radler, Jinous Rouhani, Catherine Susser, and Laura Koenig Young, and appointed Nathali Parker to the...
Governor Abbott Meets With Taoiseach Prime Minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today hosted Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) Leo Varadkar at the Texas Governor's Mansion to discuss the growing relations between Texas and Ireland. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed strengthening economic ties...
Governor Abbott Names Chair, Vice Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael J. Plank, Donna N. Williams, and Welcome Wilson, Jr. to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor has named Stuart W. Stedman as chairman and...