Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott will lead a business mission to India from March 22nd – 30th. Over the course of the week, the Governor will visit the cities of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Agra and New Delhi. During the trip, Governor Abbott will meet with CEOs, company executives and officials from the Indian government to promote business […]
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited a home in Southeast Houston where she joined volunteers from the Rebuild Texas Fund, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, 4B Disaster Response Network and Eight Days of Hope in helping to rebuild a home damaged by Hurricane Harvey. During her visit, the First Lady met with […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening of Interamerican Foods Corporation’s new La Moderna plant in Cleburne, Texas. This new $50 million plant is La Moderna’s first in the United States. As Mexico’s largest pasta manufacturer, the company has selected Texas as the first location in an effort to expand their presence […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Smith & Nephew, Inc. has selected its Fort Worth facility to locate a $29 million project. A global manufacturer and supplier of advanced medical equipment and technologies headquartered in London, Smith & Nephew supports healthcare professionals in over 100 countries. Smith & Nephew currently employs nearly 200 Texans […]
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Alethea Swann Bugg to the State Preservation Board for a term to expire on February 1, 2019. Alethea Swann Bugg of San Antonio is active as a community volunteer, where she has served in numerous capacities including member and former chair of the Blood and Tissue Center Foundation and […]
AUSTIN – The Office of the Governor today announced the release of $265,500 in emergency funding for the Austin Police Department (APD) and the Texas Ranger Bomb Response Team to purchase seven portable x-ray systems for use in bomb detection and responding to suspicious package investigations. These x-ray systems are used by bomb technicians on scene and […]
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Rodney Bustamante and Kathryn “Kaci” Sisk to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a terms set to expire on February 1, 2021 and February 1, 2023, respectively. The board regulates the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the state. Rodney Bustamante of Austin is a broker and […]
“I believe Texas is a model … it truly is where we need to go — federally supported, state-managed and locally executed” disaster response and recovery, testified FEMA Administrator Brock Long at the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Hearing this week. “Governor Abbott is one of the most bold governors, who has truly owned ever bit […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gene Seaman and reappointed Daphne Brookins, Annette Juba, Mike Morath, Kathryn Timmerman, and Kate Williamson to the OneStar National Service Commission for terms set to expire on March 15, 2019. The Commission serves as the state’s liaison to the Corporation for National and Community Service, fulfilling the duties […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott visited today visited Dickinson, Texas where he joined volunteers from the Rebuild Texas Fund, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, 4B Disaster Response Network and Eight Days of Hope in helping to rebuild homes damaged by Harvey. During his visit, the Governor spoke with volunteers from the various organizations to thank […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ray Wheless as presiding judge of the First Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Ray Wheless of Allen is judge of the 366th District Court. He is the chair of the Specialty Courts Advisory Council and the immediate […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited Kingwood, Texas where he took an aerial tourto survey damage along the San Jacinto River, and met with community leaders and elected officials to discuss Hurricane Harvey recovery and flood prevention efforts. During the meeting, the Governor announced new actions Texas will be taking to help prevent future flooding in communities like […]
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