Commission To Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 27
Reflections on a Year of Recovery Governor Greg Abbott, remarks from visit to First Baptist Church of Rockport on Aug. 22, 2018: “We would not be here without the resilience, without the heart, without the commitment of our fellow Texans. I have never been prouder—as...
Governor Abbott Attends U.S. Army Futures Command Activation Ceremony
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined U.S. Army officials, as well as state and local leaders, for the Activation Ceremony of the new U.S. Army Futures Command in Austin, Texas. This new facility will assess the future operational environment, emerging threats,...
Governor Abbott Announces $1.8 Million In Santa Fe Grants
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe ISD have been awarded over $1.8 million in grant funding for the development of a long-term resiliency center and additional school and community counseling services. The City of...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Joins Rebuild Texas Fund For Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Tour
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined Susan Dell of the Rebuild Texas Fund and Michael & Susan Dell Foundation on a visit to communities damaged by Hurricane Harvey. As the storm’s one year anniversary approaches, the First Lady met with Texans whose...
Governor Abbott Hosts Second Education Roundtable At Solar Preparatory School For Girls
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today visited Dallas, Texas, where he hosted his second roundtable discussion focused on improving education across the state. During the roundtable, the Governor and local elected officials heard from educators and administrators at the...
Governor Abbott Hosts Education Roundtable At Church Hill Middle School
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held an education roundtable in New Braunfels, Texas, aimed at developing ideas to improve education across the state. The roundtable, which took place at Church Hill Middle School, was held with educators, administrators and local...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 35th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced the 2018 award recipients. The Governor’s Volunteer Awards, administered by OneStar Foundation, honors the contributions of individuals, businesses...
Texas Travel Industry Association’s Travel PAC Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Re-election
AUSTIN - The Texas Travel Industry Association’s Travel PAC today endorsed Governor Abbott for four more years. Travel PAC works alongside the legislature to support and grow the travel and tourism industry in Texas. Coinciding with the endorsement is a video in...
Governor Greg Abbott Orders Emergency Special Runoff Election For Texas State Senate District 19
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation ordering an emergency special runoff election in Texas State Senate District 19 to elect a state senator to serve out the unexpired term of former Senator Carlos Uresti. The emergency special runoff election will...
Governor Abbott Attends 19th Annual Indo-American Chamber Of Commerce Of Greater Houston Gala
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) for their 19th annual gala. The event celebrated the IACCGH's 19 years of service for the Indo-American Business Community in Houston and dedication to...