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...
Governor Abbott Accepts Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup Award
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined business leaders from across the state at the Texas Governor's Mansion to accept Site Selection Magazine’s 2017 Governor's Cup, an annual award that recognizes the top-performing states for business and job creation. The2017...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Meets With Local Officials And Business Leaders In The Rio Grande Valley
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited the Rio Grande Valley where she made stops in Harlingen and Raymondville to speak with local elected officials and business leaders. First Lady Cecilia Abbott keynoted the annual Mayor's Prayer breakfast in...
Governor Abbott Nominated As Republican Party Gubernatorial Candidate
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement upon becoming the Republican nominee in the gubernatorial election. Additionally, Texans for Greg Abbott released a video following the Governor’s victory this evening. “I want to thank all the voters and...