Governor Abbott Releases Second Report To The People Of Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released his second “Report to the People of Texas,” which highlights the legislative, economic, educational, and public safety achievements over the past year. The year in review offers a look back at the triumphs and challenges of...
Governor Abbott Speaks At The Texas Rally For Life
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today spoke at the annual Texas Rally for Life at the State Capitol where thousands in attendance joined in their commitment to protecting the rights of the unborn and advocating for pro-life policies in Texas. In his remarks, Governor...
Governor Abbott Speaks At Department Of Texas Veterans Of Foreign Wars Convention
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Mid-Winter Conference in Austin, Texas. With more than 74,000 members, the Texas VFW serves as a legislative advocacy organization for Texas veterans, in addition to...
New Microloan Program Funded By Goldman Sachs and Rebuild Texas Fund Announced For Small Businesses Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
LiftFund to Oversee $7 Million Initiative Will Help Businesses Recover and Rebuild AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined representatives from Goldman Sachs, LiftFund, and the Rebuild Texas Fund to announce a new $7 million microloan program for small businesses...
Governors Abbott, Brown, Rosselló, And Scott Urge Congressional Leaders To Address Disaster Aid Funding
AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, California Governor Jerry Brown, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Florida Governor Rick Scott today issued a joint letter urging the U.S. Senate to improve and expeditiously pass supplemental disaster funding, and for...
Governor Abbott, House And Senate Leadership, Grant Texas General Land Office Funding Request To Continue Housing Programs For Harvey Victims
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, in partnership with Texas House and Senate leadership, today approved a request by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for $38.6 million in disaster-related aid to fund critical direct housing programs across the Gulf region in the...
Governor Abbott Asks President Trump To Approve 1115 Waiver For Texas’ Women’s Health Program
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to approve an 1115 Waiver that would reestablish a federal partnership for Texas’ women’s health program. This program provides unique benefits targeted to low-income women in Texas...
Governor Abbott Appoints Allensworth To Texas Facilities Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed William Allensworth to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2021. The commission manages state government buildings and handles the sale of surplus property, including property donated to...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 15
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott remains in regular contact with leaders in Congress and the administration, advocating the necessity for funding to rebuild Texas. Expressing the disappointment he shares with Hurricane Harvey survivors that much-needed continuing federal...
Governor Abbott Names Duggins Chair Of Parks And Wildlife Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named Ralph Duggins presiding officer of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Duggins was first appointed to the commission in 2008 and reappointed in 2013. The commission manages and conserves the natural and cultural resources of...