Noticias

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Appoints Simmons As Director Of Institutional Policy And Oversight

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Brandon L. Simmons to serve as the Director of Institutional Policy and Oversight, leading the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas Senate District 4

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 2, 2026 as the special election date for the Texas Senate District 4 seat recently vacated by Senator Brandon Creighton.

Press Release

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Deploys DPS, Texas National Guard Ahead Of Antifa-Linked Protest

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas National Guard to deploy personnel and tactical assets to Austin ahead of a planned antifa-linked demonstration to protect Texans and their property.  

Press Release

Oct 15

Governor Abbott Congratulates Salado As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Village of Salado for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan To 460 MW Natural Gas Facility In Freestone County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the fourth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 460 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Fairfield, Texas.

Press Release

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Professional Geoscientists

Governor Greg Abbott named Mark Varhaug as chair of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.

Oct 13

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2025 Chamber Of Commerce Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the vital role Texas chambers of commerce play in strengthening local communities to create a bigger, better Texas for all by proclaiming October 13-17, 2025, as Chamber of Commerce Week in Texas.

Press Release

Oct 13

Governor Abbott Honors Fentanyl Victims At 3rd Annual Fentanyl Awareness Walk In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday honored the hard work of Texas families and community members raising awareness of the nationwide fentanyl crisis at the 3rd Annual "Soles 4 Souls" Fentanyl Awareness Walk.

Press Release