Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
This Op-Ed originally appeared in the Houston Business Journal on October 6, 2017. Women investing in themselves represent one of the greatest potentials for job growth, and my goal as governor is to make Texas the No. 1 state for women-owned businesses. The nearly 1 million women business owners in Texas lead the nation for […]
AUSTIN – Day in and day out as our fellow Texans work to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey’s devastation, we are reminded that our lives are not measured by how we are challenged but by how we respond to those challenges. In our classrooms and communities, we are seeing challenges conquered through incredible teamwork. I appreciate […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed State Representative Paul Workman to the Southwestern States Water Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The Commission works with neighboring states identifying and developing sources and methods of augmenting water supplies on a regional basis after existing water supplies are fully committed. Representative […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bonnie Sudderth as Chief Justice of the Second Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Bonnie Sudderth of Fort Worth has served on the Second Court of Appeals since January 2015, and previously […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Cummings, M.D. to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The committee is the governing body of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. David Cummings, M.D. of San Angelo is a cancer physician at […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sujeeth Draksharam and Darrick McGill to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for terms set to expire November 19, 2021. The commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for retirement, censure, suspension or removal of a judge from office. Sujeeth Draksharam of Sugar Land […]
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Michael White, D.V.M. to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a term to expire August 26, 2019. He also appointed Samantha Mixon, D.V.M., Randall Skaggs, D.V.M., and Carlos Chacon for terms set to expire August 26, 2023. The mission of the Board is to establish and enforce […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Manuel Cavazos, IV, James Ingram, IV, Lisa A. Friel, Jamie D. Grant, and Debra Sharp to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Cavazos as presiding officer of the board. The board protects the public […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the President of Toyota Motor Corporation(TMC), Akio Toyoda, at the Governor’s mansion in Austin. The Governor and Mr. Toyoda discussed the successful partnership between Toyota and the State of Texas, in addition to strengthening their mutual economic success. “Texas’ unparalleled business environment makes us a fitting home for a global powerhouse like Toyota […]
AUSTIN – The worst of storms has brought out the best of humanity. The outpouring of support from individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations for Texans devastated by Hurricane Harvey has been overwhelming. Neighbors are helping neighbors, and strangers are helping new friends. I am so proud of how every state agency has responded with urgency […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lauren Day for a term set to expire on September 1, 2020, and Perry Gilmore, Ph.D. and Carol Hernandez for terms set to expire September 1, 2021 to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council. The Council advises the Governor on crime stoppers programs in Texas and certifies local crime stoppers […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jan Fite Miller, DeLora Wilkinson, and Micheal Williams to the Texas Real Estate Commission for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. The commission’s primary purpose is to protect the public in its dealings with real estate brokers and salespersons. Jan Fite Miller of Kemp is the executive vice president […]
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