Noticias

Feb 13

Governor Abbott Supports HUD Launching Fair Housing Investigation Into EPIC

Governor Greg Abbott today supported U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in directing the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity to launch an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) for potential violations of the Fair Housing Act. 

Press Release

Feb 13

El Gobernador Abbott Activa Recursos Estatales De Respuesta A Emergencias Ante El Riesgo De Tormentas Severas

El Gobernador Greg Abbott anunció hoy que ha instruido a la División de Manejo de Emergencias de Texas (TDEM, por sus siglas en inglés) a activar los recursos estatales de respuesta a emergencias ante la amenaza de tormentas severas que se espera afecten al estado a partir de esta noche.

Press Release

Feb 13

Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments

This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.

Press Release

Feb 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Gordon To Texas Transportation Commission

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Pat Gordon to the Texas Transportation Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Feb 12

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant to Arm Inc.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $4,162,550 has been extended to Arm Inc.

Press Release

Feb 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Friedrichs As Governor’s Criminal Justice Division Executive Director

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Andrew Friedrichs as the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division Director, effective March 1, 2026, for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Feb 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Erin Smith, O.T.D., and Lynn Wilde and reappointed Eddie Jessie to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The Board licenses and regulates occupational therapy services in the state of Texas.

Appointment

Feb 11

Governor Abbott Announces Davie Defense Expansion In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Davie Defense Inc. will expand their shipbuilding capacity in Galveston and Port Arthur to build Arctic icebreakers, creating more than 2,400 new jobs and representing more than $730 million in capital investment.

Press Release