Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush: “Barbara Bush dedicated her life to helping others. As only the second woman in history to be both the wife and mother of U.S. presidents, Barbara had a unique and profound impact on our country. […]
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 […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sharon J. Barnes, George De Loach, D.O., Robert Gracia, Manuel “Manny” Quinones, Jr., M.D., and David Vanderweide, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire April 13, 2023. The board regulates the practice of medicine in Texas. Sharon J. Barnes of Rosharon is a Sr. HR Business […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Pat Mizell to the Texas Ethics Commission for a term set to expire on November 19, 2021. Pat Mizell of Houston is a commercial litigation partner at Vinson & Elkins, LLP. Previously, he served as judge of the 129th Judicial District Court in Harris County. He is a […]
AUSTIN- Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush: “Barbara Bush has a character that is as big, inspiring and iconic as Texas. Cecilia and I ask all Texans to join us in praying for Barbara and the entire Bush family during this time.”
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today addressed the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce’s Lone Star Legislative Summit at Stephen F. Austin State University. During the event, the Governor thanked business and community leaders in attendance for the important role they play in East Texas and in contributing to the continuing economic momentum of the Lone Star […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for a number of Texas counties currently experiencing extraordinary drought conditions resulting in an increased threat of wildfire. These drought conditions pose an imminent threat to public health, property, and the economy. In response, Governor Abbott has authorized the use of all available resources of […]
“The additional $5 billon in Community Development Block Grant funds will inject desperately needed dollars to help restore our communities. As the recovery process from Hurricane Harvey continues, the State of Texas is continuing to work as quickly as possible to ensure affected regions have the resources they need to fully recover. I thank HUD […]
AUSTIN – The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities today announced the winners of the 35th annual Barbara Jordan Media Awards for media content produced in 2017. The awards are given to media professionals and students who have produced material for the public which accurately and positively reports on individuals with disabilities, using People First […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Burruss, M.D. and Erin Wyrick to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021. The committee coordinates the development of statewide policies for the delivery of correctional health care within the criminal justice system. John Burruss, M.D. of Dallas is […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited the National Guard Armory in Weslaco, Texas, where he received a border security briefing and met with Texas National Guard troops deployed as part of the Trump Administration’s call to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. “The security of our southern border is a top priority, and Texas has stepped […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jim Bruseth, Ph.D. and Renee Dutia to the Texas Historical Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. In addition, the Governor has appointed Lilia Garcia and David Gravelle for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021, and Garrett Donnelly and Laurie Limbacher for terms […]
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