Governor Abbott Attends 84th Annual Texas Farm Bureau Convention
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended the 84th annual gathering of the Texas Farm Bureau in Frisco, Texas. The convention hosts farmers and ranchers from across the state to address issues that impact Texas agriculture. This year’s convention includedfarmers...
Texas Trucking Association PAC Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Re-election
AUSTIN - Texans for Greg Abbott today announced the endorsement of the Texas Trucking Association PAC. In a video released by Texans for Greg Abbott, Richard Minnix, Chairman of the Texas Trucking Association PAC, thanked Governor Abbott for his commitment to reducing...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 11
AUSTIN - In traveling back to the Texas Gulf Coast this week, I was again reminded of the resilience and optimism of the people of this great state. The generosity of spirit shown by businesses, volunteer organizations and the many men and women working behind the...
Governor Abbott Announces Opening Of New Cognizant Regional Technology And Service Delivery Center
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Cognizant will open a new regional technology and service delivery center in Irving, Texas, in early 2018. Cognizant is a leading Fortune 500 multinational corporation providing innovative information technology,...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Burciaga To The School Land Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Gilbert “Gil” Burciaga to the School Land Board for a term set to expire on August 29, 2019. The Board sets the dates to open received bids for the sale of surveyed land dedicated to the permanent school fund, for the...
Texas Association Of Builders PAC Endorses Governor Abbott For Re-election
AUSTIN – The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) PAC today endorsed Greg Abbott for four more years as Governor of the great State of Texas. TAB’s Executive Director, Scott Norman, appeared in a video released by Texans for Greg Abbott highlighting the Governor’s...
Governor Abbott Joins Kubota To Announce Hurricane Relief Donation
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined officials from Kubota Tractor Corporation, Commissioner John Sharp and local elected leaders in Fulton, Texas to announce a $1 million dollar donation of funds and equipment from Kubota to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort....
Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jimmy Blacklock To The Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jimmy Blacklock to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Willett’s confirmation to the 5th Circuit. During a press conference today, the Governor also expressed his support for Blacklock’s upcoming...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Hosts Adoption Month Listening Session
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today hosted a Listening Session in conjunction with Adoption Month, bringing together stakeholders for an open dialogue on the issues facing the state’s child welfare system. “Providing the support and care that Texas children...
Texas Association Of Manufacturers Endorses Governor Abbott For Re-Election
AUSTIN – The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) today endorsed Greg Abbott for re-election as Governor of Texas. In a video released by Governor Abbott’s campaign, TAM’s President Tony Bennett praised Governor Abbott’s commitment to low taxes and reasonable...