Governor Abbott Statement On Final Passage Of Tax Reform Bill
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: "Any law the reduces the money the federal government takes from taxpayers is a good law," said Governor Abbott. "In addition to helping working Texans keep more of...
Empower Texans Endorses Governor Abbott For Four More Years
AUSTIN - Empower Texans today endorsed Greg Abbott for re-election as governor of Texas. Michael Quinn Sullivan, president of Empower Texans, spoke highly of Governor Abbott’s commitment to conservative ideals in a recently released video. In part, he said, “We’re...
Independent Bankers Association of Texas Endorses Governor Abbott For Re-election
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) today endorsed Greg Abbott for re-election as the governor of Texas. IBAT represents the interests of the largest state community banking organization in the United States. Chris Williston, President and CEO of IBAT,...
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...
Texas Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture Fund Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Re-election
Texas Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture Fund (TFB AGFUND), Inc. has endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for four more years as the Governor of Texas. Texas Farm Bureau is the state’s largest farm organization, and TFB AGFUND represents farmers and ranchers in the political...