Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (GDAACC) luncheon for the “Diversity Beyond Boundaries” awards to recognize and celebrate successful companies in the DFW area. During his visit the Governor spoke of the success of the Asian-American business community in the DFW area, and thanked them for […]
The following op-ed originally appeared in the Victoria Advocate on October 26, 2017. As Texans and as Americans, we owe our respect and enduring gratitude to the men and women who have served in our U.S. Armed Forces, and to those who stand ever ready both here and abroad. As Veterans Day nears and we […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced today that his Criminal Justice Division has awarded a supplemental grant of $4.6 million to Child Advocacy Centers of Texas. This grant is in addition to a current grant of $56.3 million awarded to the organization in October 2016. This supplemental grant will allow for a more aggressive effort […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tony Abad, Curtis Cleveland, and Alejandro “Alex” Meade, III to the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on August 31, 2021. Tony Abad of Waco is a mechanical design engineer at SyberJet Aircraft with 30 years experience in aircraft modification. […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joey Contreras as judge of the 187th Judicial District Court in Bexar County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Joey Contreras of San Antonio is an assistant United States attorney with the United States Attorney’s […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dianne Hefley and Kristin Tips to the Texas Funeral Service Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The commission establishes standards to license funeral directors and embalmers, examines applicants and issues appropriate licenses, and regulates cemetery and crematory services. Dianne Hefley of Amarillo is a […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today made a friendly wager with California Governor Jerry Brown on the outcome of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, which begins tonight. For his wager, Governor Abbott is offering a six-pack of Houston-brewed beer and Texas BBQ. Win or lose, the Governor will […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brock Smith as judge of the 271st Judicial District Court in Jack and Wise Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Brock Smith of Decatur is an attorney and president of Brock Smith Law Firm, […]
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, and Governor Greg Abbott hosted a reception at the Governor’s Mansion last night honoring the eleven winners of the 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards. In their 34th year, the awards – presented in conjunction with the OneStar Foundation – honor individuals and […]
DALLAS – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) 2017 Convention in Dallas, Texas. During the convention, the Governor spoke about the important role of Republican women in the political sphere, as well as the impact of TFRW’s grassroots outreach throughout the state. He also pointed out that TFRW helped him win the women’s vote […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation renewing the disaster declaration for 60 Texas Counties impacted by Hurricane Harvey. This renewal includes all counties included in the Governor’s previous disaster declaration. Texas will continue to renew this declaration as needed while the recovery effort continues. Disaster counties include: Aransas, Austin, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, DeWitt, […]
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 6 AUSTIN – On the road to recovery this week, we celebrate an important milestone: All Texas public schools have reopened after Hurricane Harvey. While some classes are being held in portable buildings as repairs continue, a small sense of “new” normalcy has returned. At Port Aransas ISD schools, […]
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