Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 19
“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...
Governor Abbott Appoints Six To OneStar National Service Commission
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...
Governor Abbott Visits Homes Being Rebuilt After Hurricane Harvey In Dickinson, Texas
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...
Governor Abbott Appoints Wheless Presiding Judge Of The First Administrative Judicial Region
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...
Governor Abbott Announces New Flood Prevention Efforts In Kingwood, Texas
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...
Governor Abbott Congratulates Girls Go CyberStart Program Teams On Competition Success
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texas high school teams across the state that competed in the inaugural Girls Go CyberStart initiative. In partnerships with SANS Institute, the program was designed to encourage young women to become involved in the...
Governor Abbott Meets With His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon Of Norway
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to discuss enhancing the productive trade relationship of Texas and Norway, and working together on important issues such as energy, transportation, and water infrastructure....
Governor Abbott Meets With Danish Ambassador To The United States Lars Lose
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today welcomed Danish Ambassador to the United States Lars Lose to Austin, as the two leaders spoke of increasing economic collaboration between Denmark and Texas. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Abbott thanked...
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Package Bombings
Office Of The Governor Offers $15,000 Reward AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following multiple package bombings in Austin, TX. Governor Abbott has been briefed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, and has offered whatever resources...
Governor Abbott Meets With Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon in Austin, Texas. Governor Abbott and Administrator McMahon discussed the important role small businesses play in Texas, and how instrumental the Small...