Governor Abbott Joins Kubota To Announce Hurricane Relief Donation
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined officials from Kubota Tractor Corporation, Commissioner John Sharp and local elected leaders in Fulton, Texas to announce a $1 million dollar donation of funds and equipment from Kubota to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort....
Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jimmy Blacklock To The Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jimmy Blacklock to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Willett’s confirmation to the 5th Circuit. During a press conference today, the Governor also expressed his support for Blacklock’s upcoming...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Hosts Adoption Month Listening Session
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today hosted a Listening Session in conjunction with Adoption Month, bringing together stakeholders for an open dialogue on the issues facing the state’s child welfare system. “Providing the support and care that Texas children...
Texas Association Of Manufacturers Endorses Governor Abbott For Re-Election
AUSTIN – The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) today endorsed Greg Abbott for re-election as Governor of Texas. In a video released by Governor Abbott’s campaign, TAM’s President Tony Bennett praised Governor Abbott’s commitment to low taxes and reasonable...
Associated Builders And Contractors Of Texas PAC Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Re-election
AUSTIN – The Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas (ABC) PAC today endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for re-election. ABC of Texas Board Chair, Ben Westcott, praised Governor Abbott’s leadership in an endorsement video released by Texans for Greg Abbott. Chair...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bayless To State Cemetery Committee
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jim Bayless to the State Cemetery Committee, a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The committee works with the State Preservation Board to adopt rules to manage oversight of the Texas State Cemetery. Jim Bayless of...
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Nine To State Board Of Dental Examiners
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Kimberly Haynes, D.M.D., David H. Yu, D.D.S., and Lois Palermo to the State Board of Dental Examiners for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. He also appointed David Tillman, D.D.S., Robert McNeill, D.D.S., and Margo Y....
Office Of The Governor Offers Reward In Murder Case Of Texas Border Patrol Agent
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has authorized a reward up to $20,000 through the Texas Crime Stoppers program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of a U.S. Border Patrol agent and the serious injury...
TXOGA Good Government Committee Endorses Governor Abbott For Re-election
AUSTIN – The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) Good Government Committee today endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for re-election. In the TXOGA PAC’s endorsement video, the association’s President Todd Staples said that under Governor Abbott’s leadership, “the oil and...
Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has 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 Hurricane Harvey. There...