Texans For Life’s Life PAC Endorses Governor Abbott For Four More Years
Texans For Life's Life PAC today endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for re-election. Since 1974, Texans For Life has fought tirelessly to protect the lives of both the unborn and women across Texas. In a video released today, Kyleen Wright, President of Texans For...
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...
Governor Abbott Statement On Austin And Dallas Named As Finalists For Amazon’s HQ2
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after Amazon announced the top 20 cities being considered for HQ2, which includes both Austin and Dallas, TX. "Texas is the land of opportunity, and I am thrilled to see that Amazon has included both...
Texas State Rifle Association PAC Endorses Governor Abbott For Re-election
The Texas State Rifle Association Political Action Committee (TSRA PAC) today endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for re-election. TSRA was founded in 1919, and continues to be a strong advocate for gun safety and responsibility, as well as the Second Amendment rights of...
Governor Greg Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. All Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for assistance as they recover and rebuild after the storm. There are...
Governor Abbott Rolls Out Plan To Rein In Texas Property Taxes
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today will announce a set of proposals to rein in skyrocketing property taxes in the Lone Star State and provide greater transparency to voters in the process. In announcing his plan, the Governor will hold press conferences at a...
Texas To Participate In Cybersecurity Program In Partnership With SANS Institute
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new training program, in partnership with the SANS Institute, designed to encourage young women to become involved in the field of cybersecurity. The partnership will focus on recruiting high school female students in...
Governor Abbott Appoints Scott And Riojas To Texas Farm And Ranch Lands Conservation Council
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed George “Dave” Scott, III and appointed Gilbert “Gilly” Riojas to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council for a terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Council’s duties are to advise and assist the Texas...
Governor Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance For Hurricane Victims
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas' request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for victims of Hurricane Harvey. TSA helps displaced victims of the storm...