Governor Abbott Announces Full Compliance With School Safety Directives
$853,000 Grant For Texas School Safety Center Awarded AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that all Texas school districts and public junior college districts are in compliance with recent state required safety and security audits. These audits were part of...
Governor Abbott Appoints Gravley To North Texas Tollway Authority Board Of Directors
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lynn Gravley to the North Texas Tollway Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire August 31, 2019. Lynn Gravley of Gunter is president and CEO of NT Logistics, Inc. He is a member of the University of North Texas...
Governor Abbott Celebrates The 70th Anniversary Of The State Of Israel
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended and spoke at a celebration for the State of Israel’s 70th Independence Day, hosted by the Israeli Consulate in Houston. Joining Governor Abbott in celebrating this special occasion were the Consulate General of Israel to...
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush: “Barbara Bush dedicated her life to helping others. As only the second woman in history to be both the wife and mother of U.S. presidents, Barbara...
Governor Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas' request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Hurricane Harvey survivors. TSA helps displaced individuals who are...
Governor Abbott Names Appoints Five To Texas Medical Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sharon J. Barnes, George De Loach, D.O., Robert Gracia, Manuel “Manny” Quinones, Jr., M.D., and David Vanderweide, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire April 13, 2023. The board regulates the practice of...
Governor Abbott Appoints Mizell To Texas Ethics Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Pat Mizell to the Texas Ethics Commission for a term set to expire on November 19, 2021. Pat Mizell of Houston is a commercial litigation partner at Vinson & Elkins, LLP. Previously, he served as judge of the 129th...
Governor Abbott Statement On Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush
AUSTIN- Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush: “Barbara Bush has a character that is as big, inspiring and iconic as Texas. Cecilia and I ask all Texans to join us in praying for Barbara and the entire Bush...
Governor Abbott Addresses Lone Star Legislative Summit In Nacogdoches
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today addressed the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce's Lone Star Legislative Summit at Stephen F. Austin State University. During the event, the Governor thanked business and community leaders in attendance for the important role...
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response Drought Conditions Across Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for a number of Texas counties currently experiencing extraordinary drought conditions resulting in an increased threat of wildfire. These drought conditions pose an imminent threat to public...