Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Donald “Donnie” Lewis to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for a term set to expire on August 31, 2019. Additionally, the Governor appointed Rick Fernandez, Daniel Guerrero, Lori Henke, Pharm.D., and Julie Spier for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023. Also, the Governor named Dennis […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard Schmidt to the Texas Ethics Commission for a term set to expire on November 19, 2021. Richard Schmidt of Corpus Christi is a consultant and advisor for the Claro Group and an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. Previously, he served as a United States […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined state and local leaders to unveil his School and Firearm Safety Action Plan. The Governor’s plan contains 40 recommendations and includes proposals that call for increasing law enforcement presence at schools, strengthening existing campus security programs, enhancing firearm safety, providing mental health evaluations that identify students at risk of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas’ request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Hurricane Harvey survivors. TSA helps displaced individuals who are unable to return to their homes find short-term shelter in hotels or other temporary housing locations. The TSA deadline has been […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the third roundtable discussion focused on improving the safety and security of Texas schools. Today’s roundtable featured an open discussion between victims, students, families and educators from the Santa Fe, Alpine and Sutherland Springs communities. Throughout the series of roundtables, the Governor has spoken to and heard from victims, parents, educators, lawmakers, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the second roundtable discussion focused on improving the safety and security of Texas schools. Today’s roundtable featured an open discussion and focused on firearm safety and mental health issues often linked to gun violence. Throughout the series of roundtables, the Governor will speak to and hear from victims, parents, educators, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the first of three roundtables focused on improving the safety and security of Texas schools. Today’s roundtable featured an open discussion and focused on current school safety programs that are being implemented across the state. Throughout the series of roundtables, the Governor will speak to and hear from victims, […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will host a series of roundtable sessions, beginning tomorrow, to generate solutions that improve safety and security at Texas schools and in our communities. The roundtables will include voices from across Texas, including parents, teachers, students, legislators, and interest groups that advocate for and against further gun […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call for Texans to take part in a moment of silence at 10:00 AM C.T. tomorrow, May 21, 2018, to honor the memory of the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting. “The act of evil that occurred in Santa Fe has deeply touched the core […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives in the school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas today. Flags should remain at half-staff through sunset on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Read the Governor’s full proclamation ordering Texas […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Malinda L. Cowen to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The board is responsible for safeguarding significant resources and providing information services that inspire and support research, education and reading to enhance the capacity for achievement of current […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended a roundtable meeting with Texas pastors in Mesquite. The event was hosted by Dr. Terry M. Turner, Head Pastor at Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, who was inspired to bring together multiple leaders from various backgrounds for an in-depth discussion with Governor Abbott. The meeting served as an opportunity […]
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