Noticias

Aug 22

Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Disaster Assistance For 10 Additional Counties Following Hurricane Beryl

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the federal government has updated the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include 10 additional Texas counties that are now eligible for reimbursement for permanent work through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program.

Press Release

Aug 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Yochem To San Antonio River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Yochem, Jr. to the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) Board of Directors for a term set to expire on December 31, 2027, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Aug 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Heather Ayala and Forrest Mitchell and reappointed Melissa Carter, Hillary England, Matthew L. Ferrara, Ph.D., Lindsay Kinzie, Jeffery “JD” Robertson, and David Schwartz to the Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council for terms set to expire on January 31, 2026.

Appointment

Aug 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Abney To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard “Blair” Abney to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on July 6, 2025.

Appointment

Aug 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Billy Blanchard and reappointed Kori Allen, Evelyn Cano, Emma Faye Rudkin, and Benjamin Willis to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities for terms set to expire on February 1, 2026.

Appointment

Aug 20

Nominations Now Open For The 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.

Press Release

Aug 20

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Mexia

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Mexia, the Mexia Economic Development Corporation, and Mexia Downtown will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, August 27.

Press Release

Aug 20

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Firefighting Resources As Wildfire Threat Increases

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has deployed additional state firefighting resources as wildfire threats continue to increase across Texas.

Press Release