Governor Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance For Victims Of Harvey
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 victims of Hurricane Harvey. TSA helps displaced victims of the storm...
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mary Pincoffs Wilson and appointed Janelle Shepard to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2021, respectively. Additionally, the Governor appointed...
Texas Wins Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup Award For The Sixth Straight Year
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has been awarded Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup for a record-breaking 6th year in a row. The Governor's Cup is an annual award that recognizes the top performing states for business and job creation....
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 18
“Hurricane Harvey was the worst of storms that brought out the very best in people. Six months after the storm’s devastation, we remain grateful for the lives saved, thankful for all who came to our aid, and focused on rebuilding Texas, even stronger than before. No...
Governor Abbott Appoints Whitman As Commissioner Of The Department Of Family And Protective Services
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Henry “Hank” Whitman as the Commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019. Henry “Hank” Whitman of Floresville has served as the Commissioner since April 2016....
Governor Abbott Orders Immediate Action To Ensure Safety Of College Campuses In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Commissioner Raymund Paredes, calling for immediate action to address and ensure the safety of Texas' college campuses following the recent tragedy at Marjory...
Governor Abbott Appoints Callas And Wesson To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ray Callas, M.D. and Gary Wesson, D.D.S. to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ray Callas,...
Governor Abbott Meets With Members Of The Texas Congressional Delegation
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with members of the Texas Congressional Delegation in Washington D.C. to discuss Texas' ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Greg Abbott today thanked the...
Governor Abbott Meets With President Trump And Federal Officials In Washington D.C.
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with a number of federal officials in Washington D.C including President Donald Trump and various cabinet secretaries to discuss a range of issues facing Texas and our nation. During the meetings, the Governor spoke about number...
Governor Abbott Commutes Death Sentence Of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation commuting the death sentence of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker following a unanimous decision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Thomas Bartlett Whitaker will now serve life in prison without the possibility...