Governor Greg Abbott

Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world by TIME in 2024, Governor Greg Abbott continues to build on his record as a strong conservative leader who fights to preserve Texas values.


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Jan 9

Governor Abbott Congratulates Giddings As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Giddings on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows the Giddings Chamber of Commerce’s commitment to further develop tourism as an economic growth strategy, boost local job creation, and draw more visitors to their community and to Texas from across the nation and around the world.

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources For Potential Flash Flooding Across Southeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding in East and Southeast Texas beginning today.

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Ongoing Response To Severe Winter Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather impacting large portions of the state following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin.

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Names New General Counsel For Office Of The Governor

Governor Greg Abbott today named Trevor Ezell as General Counsel to the Governor.

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Winter Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) ahead of winter weather expected to impact the state, with the greatest impacts beginning tomorrow through the weekend.

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