Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – As Hurricane Harvey approaches, Governor Greg Abbott today asked that all Texans heed the warnings of local officials, strongly consider all voluntary evacuation orders, and strictly comply with all mandatory evacuation orders. Communities along the Gulf Coast, specifically the Corpus Christi and the Houston areas, are at greatest risk of being impacted by this severe […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with President Donald J. Trump to discuss Hurricane Harvey, which is expected to make landfall late Friday night. A readout of the call can be found below. President Trump called Governor Abbott to offer federal support for the State of Texas as Hurricane Harvey approaches the Gulf Coast. […]
AUSTIN – In anticipation of Tropical Depression Harvey making landfall in the Gulf Coast region, Governor Greg Abbott today preemptively declared a State of Disaster for Aransas, Austin, Bee, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, Brazoria, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Harris, Jackson, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kleberg, Lavaca, Liberty, Live Oak, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Pei Wei is moving its global headquarters to Irving, Texas from Arizona. The company was founded by P.F. Chang’s in 2000 and currently has 225 locations and more than 6,000 employees around the world, including 65 locations and an estimated 2,500 employees in Texas. The project will […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as Tropical Depression Harvey approaches, and the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane and storm surge watch for the Gulf Coast. Starting at 7:00 a.m. today the SOC increased from level IV (normal conditions) to level III (increased […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has asked the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare Hockley County a disaster area following severe storms, winds, heavy rain, hail, and flooding that impacted the area beginning on June 30th, 2017 and continuing through July 4th, 2017. As a result of this devastating weather many homes and […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the wildfires in Bastrop County. Evacuations have been ordered in certain areas and the Texas Department of Emergency Management is coordinating with local officials to offer any and all assistance in the evacuations and efforts to put out the flames. “I urge all residents of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the deadly terror attack in Barcelona. “Our hearts go out to the people of Spain during this incredibly difficult time,” said Governor Abbott. “With so much turmoil throughout the world, it is more important than ever that we come together to defeat the evils of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sid Harle as presiding judge of the Fourth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Sid Harle of San Antonio is judge of the 226th Judicial District Court in Bexar County, serving over 29 years. He is a member […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Josh Burgess as judge of the 352nd Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Josh Burgess of Fort Worth is an assistant United States attorney serving as an Organized Crime […]
USTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Judy Parker to the Seventh Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Judy Parker of Lubbock is judge of the County Court at Law #3 for Lubbock County. She is a member of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 21 (HB 21) to create a school finance commission as well as provide immediate funding for public education, historic funding for charter school facilities and new programs for students with special needs. This bill also includes benefits for retired teachers in Texas and hardship grants for Additional […]
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