Noticias

May 20

Governor Abbott Further Amends Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In May 2024

Governor Abbott Further Amends Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In May 2024

Proclamation

May 20

Governor Abbott Proclaims Travel And Tourism Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today invited all Texans to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the state’s travel and tourism industry and the passionate Texans working in this field by proclaiming May 19–25 as Travel and Tourism Week in Texas.

Press Release

May 19

Governor Abbott Requests Disaster Assistance For Additional Counties Impacted By Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request additional counties be added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Press Release

May 17

President Biden Partially Approves Governor Abbott’s Request For Major Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Joe Biden approved the state’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Press Release

May 17

Governor Abbott Reappoints Douglass As Presiding Officer Of Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed William “Bill” Douglass as presiding officer of the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2026.

Appointment

May 17

Governor Abbott Appoints McDowall To Texas Academy Of Mathematics And Science Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael “Andy” McDowall to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science Advisory Board for a term set to expire on May 2, 2030.

Appointment

May 17

Operation Lone Star Deploys Drone Technology To Stop Illegal Crossings

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop t

Press Release

May 17

Texas Triples U.S. Job Growth Rate In April

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the growing Texas workforce and diverse Texas economy following the release of employment numbers showing Texas tripled the monthly job growth rate of the U.S., adding 42,600 non-farm jobs in April.

Press Release