Governor Abbott Authorizes Harris County Emergency Special Election For Flood-Control Projects
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter approving a request by the Harris County Commissioners Court to hold an emergency special election for a bond referendum on Saturday, August 25th. "As you know, I consider responding to matters concerning Hurricane...
Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Texas Peace Officers At 2018 Memorial Ceremony
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined law enforcement officers from across the state for the 2018 Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen Texas peace officers and their families. During the ceremony, the Governor met with, and presented medals to,...
WEB VIDEO: These Boots Were Made For Block Walking
AUSTIN – On Saturday, May 5th, Texans for Greg Abbott hosted its spring “These Boots Were Made For Block Walking” event to knock on doors and contact voters throughout Texas in order to elect Republicans up and down the ballot. Over 300 volunteers participated in the...
Governor Abbott Statement On Retirement Of Texas Health And Human Services Executive Commissioner
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Charles Smith announced his retirement as Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. “In his nearly 30 years of service to the State of Texas, Charles has built a...
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To OneStar National Service Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Charmelle Garrett, Lillian Lucero, and Corey Tabor and reappointed Mary Grace Landrum and James Senegal to the OneStar National Service Commission for terms set to expire on March 15, 2020. The commission serves as the...
HOSPAC Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Re-Election
AUSTIN - The Texas Hospital Association's political action committee, HOSPAC, today endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for re-election. Since its inception in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association and HOSPAC have played powerful roles in advocating for hospitals and health...
Governor Abbott Appoints Brady Presiding Officer Of Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Brady presiding officer of the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire February 1, 2020. Robert Brady of Denison is former mayor and city council member of Denison and is retired from...
CEOs Rank Texas Best State For Business For 14th Straight Year
AUSTIN - Chief Executive Magazine today announced Texas as the “Best State For Business” for 2018. Chief Executive Magazine's annual rankings are determined by surveying hundreds of leading CEOs from across the United States. This is the 14th year in a row Texas has...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Welcomes Temple And Pearsall As Newest Texas Main Street Communities
AUSTIN - First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited Temple and Pearsall for the Texas Historical Commission Texas Main Street Program’s 2018 First Lady’s Tour. The annual event welcomed the two Texas towns as the Texas Main Street Program’s newest members. Since 1981,...
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Announces Disaster Recovery Projects For Texas
AUSTIN - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced an initial list of projects to address high-priority needs in states recently impacted by natural disasters, including several in Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. According to the USACE, the...