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 Meets With Ambassador Of The Netherlands To The United States Henne Schuwer
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with Ambassador of the Netherlands to the United States Henne Schuwer to discuss opportunities for strengthening the economic relationship between Texas and the Netherlands, as well as flood control efforts and agriculture after...
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas High School Bus Crash
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a bus carrying students from Channelview High School crashed in Alabama. "Cecilia and I are heartbroken by the news of this tragic accident, and we offer our prayers to all these young Texans and their...
Governor Abbott Meets With Ambassador Of The European Union To The United States David O’Sullivan
AUSTN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the United States David O’Sullivan to discuss Texas' strong economic ties with Europe. During the meeting, the two leaders also spoke on issues important in Texas and the European...
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...