Governor Abbott Sends Letter To County Judges Encouraging Utilization Of Disaster Relief Funds
“Several of these programs can provide much needed cash flow during the crucial early phase of the recovery process when revenue may remain temporarily depressed, “ Governor Abbot wrote. “Now, and going forward, I want to ensure you have all the support and...
Governor Abbott Suspends Trucking Regulations To Aid In Hurricane Irma Relief
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending laws and regulations related to interstate trucking through the state of Texas. This suspension will allow commercial vehicles to travel more quickly and deliver aid to states directly affected by...
Governor Abbott Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony At Charles Schwab’s New Westlake Campus
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Charles Schwab's new 70-acre campus in Westlake, Texas. The new campus is expected to create 1,200 jobs and is set to open in 2019. In his remarks during the ceremony, Governor Abbott...
Governor Abbott Statement On Earthquake In Mexico
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit central Mexico. "The thoughts and prayers of Texans are with the people of Mexico following another devastating earthquake. Mexico has been challenged by several...
Governor Abbott Names Bugg Chairman Of Texas Transportation Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission. The Texas Transportation Commission governs the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and is responsible for policymaking regarding the state’s highway...
Governor Abbott Announces Partnership With FirstNet And AT&T To Modernize Public Safety Communications
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas will partner with FirstNet and AT&T to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. The FirstNet network will provide Texas with modernized devices, apps and tools for first responders...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update
In every community I’ve visited since Hurricane Harvey first made landfall, I’ve been struck by the remarkable resilience of our local leaders and the people they serve. True strength of character is revealed when tested by adversity, and we are witnessing the...
Governor Abbott Announces Debris Removal From State Roadways
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the latest phase of Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts began with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) contractors removing debris from the side of state roadways in the Coastal Bend. “The cleanup in the aftermath of...
Governor Abbott Grants Corpus Christi’s Request For Suspension Of Budget And Tax Rate Deadlines After Hurrican Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation granting Corpus Christi’s request to extend the deadline for the city to adopt a budget and property tax rate. Texas law requires taxing units to adopt their budget and property tax rate before September 30,...
Governor Abbott Appoints Cannata Judge Of The 458th Judicial District Court
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kenneth S. Cannata as judge of the 458th Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Kenneth S. Cannata of Richmond has...