Governor Abbott Commutes Death Sentence Of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation commuting the death sentence of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker following a unanimous decision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Thomas Bartlett Whitaker will now serve life in prison without the possibility...
Governor Abbott Names Lake Chair And Appoints Paup To Texas Water Development Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brooke Paup to the Texas Water Development Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor named Peter Lake chairman of the board. The Board provides leadership, planning, financial and...
Governor Abbott Designates Three To Texas Violent Gang Task Force
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has designated Martin “Ringo” Deleon Jr., Faith Johnson, and Brian Martinez to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Task Force forms strategic partnerships among local, state, and...
Inclement Weather Postpones Governor Abbott’s Visit To Galveston
AUSTIN - Due to inclement weather, Governor Greg Abbott will be unable to travel to and attend Mayes Middleton's get out the vote rally in Galveston this evening. The GOTV rally remains scheduled as planned at Katie’s Seafood at 5:00p.m., and Governor Abbott will call...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Jefferson And Orange County Board Of Pilot Commissioners
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed James Scott, Shawn Sparrow, and Milton “Brad” Taylor to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms to expire on August 22, 2019. The Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the pilot services...
Governor Abbott Orders Immediate Action To Address The Safety Of Texas Schools
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath ordering immediate action to ensure the safety of children in Texas schools following the tragedy that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in...
Texas Apartment Association PAC Endorses Governor Abbott For Four More Years
AUSTIN - The Texas Apartment Association PAC (TAA PAC) today endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for four more years. One of the largest trade association PACs in Texas, TAA PAC advocates for policies that contribute to the prosperous business climate in Texas. Jackie...
Governor Abbott Statement On The Death Of Billy Graham
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the death of the Reverend Billy Graham, who passed away in his North Carolina home this morning at the age of 99. "The Rev. Billy Graham left an indelible mark on America and the world. His passion to...
Governor Abbott Appoints New To Texas Transportation Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alvin New to the Texas Transportation Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The Commission governs the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and is responsible for policymaking regarding the state’s...
Commission To Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 17
“The $90 billion disaster relief funding legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President marks another crucial step forward as Texans continue to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, and I thank the Texas delegation and leaders in...