Noticias

Feb 23

Governor Abbott Issues Statement In Support Of Austin Police Department Officers

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement of support for the officers of the Austin Police Department.

Press Release

Feb 23

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Vice Chair, Appoints 14 To Governor’s Commission For Women

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gita Bolt, Gina Bellinger, Maru De La Paz, and Denise Castillo-Rhodes and reappointed Cynthia “Cindy” Conroy, Sasha Crane, Karen Harris, Amy Henderson, Ashlee Kleinert, Nathali Parker, Jinous Rouhani, Catherine Susser, Patsy Wesson, and Laura Koenig Young to the Governor's Commission for Women for terms set to expire on December 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Nathali Parker as chair and Amy Henderson as vice chair.

Appointment

Feb 22

Governor Abbott, TDEM Increase Readiness of State Operations Center, Prepare Resources Ahead of Winter Weather in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness of the State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II: Escalated Response for Winter Weather ahead of wintry conditions expected to impact portions of Texas, with the greatest impacts Wednesday through the weekend.

Press Release

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Reappoints Charles As Presiding Judge Of The Tenth Administrative Judicial Region

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alfonso Charles as Presiding Judge of the Tenth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.

Appointment

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Long To Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Larry Long to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2027.

Appointment

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Directs DFPS To Investigate Gender-Transitioning Procedures As Child Abuse

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) directing the agency to conduct prompt and thorough investigations of any reported instances of Texas children being subjected to abusive gender-transitioning procedures.

Press Release

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In February 2022

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In February 2022

Proclamation

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2022

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2022

Proclamation