Governor Abbott Accepts Debate Invitation
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced he has accepted an invitation from Nexstar Media Group for a statewide debate against the Democrat nominee for Governor. The invitation stipulates the debate will take place on September 28th, 2018 from 7 – 8 p.m., in...
Why Texas Is The Top State For Business In America
This op-ed originally appeared in CNBC on July 10, 2018. Why Texas Is The Top State For Business In America By Gov. Greg Abbott CNBC The Texas economy is the fastest-growing in the nation. More Texans are working than ever before as the Lone Star State leads in...
Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Aerospace And Aviation Advisory Committee
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dan Winston to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Aimee Burnett and Lauren Dreyer, and reappointed Sharon Denny, J. Ross...
Texas Named CNBC’s “America’s Top State For Business” For 2018
AUSTIN - CNBC today announced that Texas has been named America's top state for business in 2018. CNBC unveiled Texas as the top state for business during their live broadcast from Enchanted Rock, and Governor Greg Abbott joined the program on location to discuss the...
Governor Abbott Appoints Fariña-Strauss To State Pension Review Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rossy Fariña-Strauss to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with...
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties Following Severe Weather And Flooding In The Rio Grande Valley
AUSTIN - President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Individual Assistance for Cameron and Hidalgo Counties following recent severe weather and flooding. The Governor...
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Announces Nearly $5 Billion For Disaster Recovery Projects In Texas
AUSTIN - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced nearly $5 billion in funding for disaster recovery projects in Texas. This funding will go towards critical flood mitigation projects, including a number of high-priority projects identified by Governor...
Governor Greg Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 52
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing November 6, 2018, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 52 seat recently vacated by Representative Larry Gonzales. Candidates who wish to have their names...
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Diabetes Council
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott appointed Felicia Fruia-Edge and Ardis Reed to the Texas Diabetes Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor reappointed John Griffin for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The council addresses...
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Finance Commission Of Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cliff McCauley and reappointed Will Lucas and Vince E. Puente, Sr. to the Finance Commission of Texas for terms set to expire on February 1, 2024. The commission is the governing body of the state banking, savings and loan,...