Jan 7

Texas Hits Historic Highs For Texans Working, Total Labor Force

Governor Greg Abbott today touted the strength of the Texas economy as the state set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force.

Press Release

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Perea To Aerospace And Aviation Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Col. Omar A. Perea to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Reappoints Marchant, Thomas To Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Kenny Marchant and Ajay Thomas to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.

Appointment

Jan 5

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces GRACE’s Sixth Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative is hosting the sixth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 5 through January 11, 2025.

Press Release

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Directs Investigations Into Potential Child Care Funding Fraud In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas state agencies to launch investigations into any potential child care funding fraud taking place in Texas. 

Press Release

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Darryl Heath and Colt McCoy and reappointed Ashlie Thomas to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire on August 31, 2031.

Appointment

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Appoints LaFond To Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jason LaFond to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 2

Governor Abbott Formally Demands Immediate Extradition of Reynaldo Mata-Rios

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement formally demanding the immediate extradition of Reynaldo Mata-Rios following the murder of Texas Facilities Commissioner Eddy Betancourt:

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