Office of the Governor

Making Texas #1 for Women-Owned Businesses

Women investing in themselves & inspiring change represents the greatest potential for job growth.
Texas Military Heroes Day

Honoring all Texans who have and continue to defend the United States of America.
A Look Back At Governor Abbott’s 1st Year In Office

A report that highlights the accomplishments of Texas over the past year.
The Texas Economy Continues To Thrive

Check out the latest on business expansion and job creation in Texas.

Friday, April 01, 2016 • Austin, Texas
Governor Abbott Reappoints Beck As Public Counsel For The Office Of Public Insurance Counsel
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Deeia Beck of Austin public counsel for the Office of Public Insurance Counsel for a term set to expire February 1, 2017.
READ »
Friday, April 01, 2016 • Austin, Texas
Office Of The Governor Awards Second Round Of Grants To Texas Military Installations
The Office of the Governor has awarded a second round of over $15 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program to various military communities across the state of Texas.
READ »
Thursday, March 31, 2016 • Austin, Texas
Governor Abbott Meets With Nuevo León Governor Jaime Rodríguez Calderón
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted Nuevo León Governor Jaime Rodríguez Calderón at the Texas Capitol to discuss collaboration on energy, trade, transportation and border security.
PHOTO » READ »
Thursday, March 31, 2016 • Austin, Texas
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Six To State Board Of Dental Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has named Steve Austin chair of the State Board of Dental Examiners. The governor has also appointed Diane Garza for a term set to expire February 1, 2017, appointed Bryan Henderson, II, Jorge Quirch and Rich Villa for terms set to expire February 1, 2021, and reappointed Renee Cornett and David Tillman for terms set to expire February 1, 2021.
READ »
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 • Austin, Texas
Governor Abbott Announces Appointment Of 15 To Governor’s Commission For Women
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointment of 15 to the Governor’s Commission For Women.
READ »
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 • Austin, Texas
Governor Abbott Names Presiding Officer And Appoints Seven To Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Governor Greg Abbott has named Dr. Ayeez Lalji as presiding officer of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC).
READ »
Monday, March 28, 2016 • Austin, Texas
Governor Abbott Appoints Agarwal To Product Development And Small Business Incubator Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arun Agarwal to the Product Development and Small Business Incubator Board for a term set to expire February 1, 2019.
READ »
Monday, March 28, 2016 • Austin, Texas
ICYMI: Governor Abbott: Texas Is Tech Mecca Of America
Tech jobs are flowing to Texas as businesses flee California's high taxes, burdensome regulations and unaffordable housing.
READ »
Thursday, March 24, 2016 • Austin, Texas
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Nine To The Technical Advisory Committee To The Bureau Of Economic Geology
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dan Hill, Chris Hillman, Dana Jurick, Hal Macartney, Kris Nygaard, Craig Pearson, Brian Stump, Scott Tinker and Robie Vaughn to the Technical Advisory Committee to the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) for terms at the pleasure of the Governor.
READ »
Thursday, March 24, 2016 • Austin, Texas
Governor’s Commission For Women Seeks Nominations For Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame
The Texas Governor’s Commission for Women is now accepting nominations for the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame.
READ »

Making Texas #1 for Women-Owned Businesses

Texas Military Heroes Day

A Look Back At Governor Abbott’s 1st Year In Office

The Texas Economy Continues To Thrive