Governor Abbott Statement On The Death Of Former Texas Governor Mark White
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the death of former Texas Governor Mark White. The Governor also ordered flags statewide be lowered to half-staff in honor of Governor White. "Mark White cared deeply about Texas, and he devoted...
Governor Greg Abbott Participates In White House’s 2017 Hurricane Preparedness Briefing For State Leaders
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined President Donald J. Trump, heads of federal agencies and other Governor’s from across the country via video teleconference for the 2017 White House Hurricane Briefing. In addition to the President, other participants on the...
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks To The Sheriffs’ Association Of Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the 139th annual Sheriffs' Association Training Conference and Expo in Grapevine, Texas. In his speech, the Governor outlined legislation passed during the 85th legislative session to further protect and honor...
How George Soros Is Helping Obama Democrats Buy Their Way Back To Power
This Op-Ed originally appeared in Washington Examiner on July 31, 2017 Liberals are trying to mess with Texas. And they don't plan on stopping there. Still reeling from nearly a decade of devastating losses in statehouses across the nation as well as in the 2016...
Governor Abbott Thanks Lawmakers For Supporting Legislation Expanding Reporting On Abortions
AUSTIN – The following lawmakers have declared their support for HB 215 or SB 73, which address Governor Abbott’s call for improved reporting requirements related to abortions. The Governor thanks these members of the legislature for their commitment to protecting...
Governor Abbott Thanks Lawmakers For Supporting Legislation Expanding Abortion-Complication Reporting Requirements
AUSTIN – The following lawmakers have declared their support for HB 13 or SB 10, which address Governor Abbott’s call for expanding reporting requirements for complications resulting from abortion procedures. The Governor thanks these members of the legislature for...
Governor Abbott Thanks Lawmakers For Supporting Legislation Prohibiting Taxpayer Funding To Abortion Providers
AUSTIN – The following lawmakers have declared their support for HB 14 or SB 4, which address Governor Abbott’s call to prohibit local and state government from providing taxpayer funds to abortion providers. The Governor thanks these members of the legislature for...
Governor Abbott Thanks Lawmakers For Supporting Legislation Reforming Insurance Requirements
AUSTIN – The following lawmakers have declared their support for HB 214 or SB 8, which address Governor Abbott’s call for pro-life insurance reform. The Governor thanks these members of the legislature for their commitment to ensuring Texans are not coerced into...
Governor Abbott Thanks Lawmakers For Supporting Legislation Grandfathering Private Property Rights
AUSTIN – The following lawmakers have declared their support for HB 188, which address Governor Abbott’s call to shield landowners from onerous local restrictions that diminish their property value. The Governor thanks these members of the legislature for their...
Governor Abbott Thanks Lawmakers For Supporting Legislation Addressing Mail-In Ballot Fraud
AUSTIN – The following lawmakers have declared their support for HB 184 or SB 5, which address Governor Abbott’s call for cracking down on mail-in ballot fraud. The Governor thanks these members of the legislature for their commitment to maintaining the integrity of...