Governor Greg Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. This proclamation will ensure that all Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for...
Governor Abbott Attends Wreaths Across America Event At Texas State Cemetery
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery where he joined Wreaths Across America in honoring Texas veterans. This ceremony is part of the annual National Wreaths Across America Day and the is the second to be held at...
Governor Abbott Appoints Seventeen To The Continuing Advisory Committee For Special Education
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shemica S. Allen, Teresa A. Bronsky, Jo Ann Gama, Stephanie Y. Martinez, Jana C. McKelvey, and Kristen K. Tassin and reappointed Erin S. Wilder to the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education for terms set to...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 13
AUSTIN - In visiting with survivors across the Texas Gulf Coast Region these past few months, including this tiny Texan born a week before Hurricane Harvey hit, I was reminded again and again that each day is a gift. I am grateful for each life that was saved thanks...
Governor Abbott Meets With Texas Military Leaders Following 2017 Texas Military Summit
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with commanders of U.S. military installations in Texas following the Texas Military Summit hosted by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC). During the meeting, the Governor shared his strong and unwavering...
Governor Abbott Asks Texas Rangers To Investigate Reports Of Misconduct At The Texas Juvenile Justice Department
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw requesting the Texas Rangers open an investigation into reports of sexual misconduct and inappropriate relationships by state employees at the Texas...
Governor Abbott Meets With Department Of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen at the Texas Capitol in Austin. During the meeting, the Governor and Secretary Nielsen discussed the ongoing recovery efforts following...
Governor Abbott Attends Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott joined Jewish religious leaders in a Menorah Lighting ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Photos from the ceremony can be found below.
Governor Abbott Appoints Hamilton As Public Counsel For The Office Of Public Insurance Counsel
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Melissa Hamilton as the public counsel for the Office of Public Insurance Counsel for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The office represents the interests of insurance consumers in regulatory matters relating to...
Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening For New Tenaris Mill In Bay City
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott joined Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and local leaders for the grand opening ceremony of Tenaris' new $1.8 billion seamless pipe mill in Bay City, Texas. This new mill is one of the most technologically-advanced pipe manufacturing...