Noticias

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Touts Limited Government, Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise At Goodman Institute Gala In Dallas

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks touting limited government, individual liberty, and free enterprise in the State of Texas at The Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research Gala in Dallas.

Press Release

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Chris Guy, Shawn M. Sparrow, and Milton "Brad" Taylor to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms to expire on August 22, 2023.

Appointment

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Names New General Counsel, Principal Deputy

Governor Greg Abbott today named James P. Sullivan as General Counsel to the Governor and promoted Angela Colmenero to Principal Deputy General Counsel.

Press Release

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Torres to State Board for Educator Certification

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Josue Tamarez Torres to the State Board for Educator Certification for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Invites Austin Veterans Parade Foundation To Host Rally On State Capitol Steps

In light of the cancellation of the Veterans Day Parade in Austin due to stringent COVID-19 regulations put in place by the City of Austin, Governor Greg Abbott today invited veterans with the Austin Veterans Parade Foundation to host a rally on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol.

Press Release

Nov 8

Governor Abbott Signs Senate Bill 8, Allocating Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funding

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) into law, allocating the nearly $16 billion federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding awarded to the State of Texas earlier this year.

Press Release

Nov 8

Governor Abbott Reappoints Anderson and Buick to San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ronnie Anderson and Stacey Buick to the San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on October 16, 2027.

Appointment

Nov 8

Governor Abbott Directs TEA, TSLAC, SBOE To Shield Children From Pornography, Inappropriate Content In Texas Public Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Chair Martha Wong, and Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) Chair Keven Ellis to immediately develop statewide standards to ensure no child is exposed to pornography or other inappropriate content in a Texas public school.

Press Release