Noticias

Jul 7

Governor Abbott Places State Resources On Standby As Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Threaten South Texas, Coastal Bend

Governor Greg Abbott today readied state resources as heavy rain, flash flooding, and river flooding threaten South Texas and the Coastal Bend over the next few days.

Press Release

Jul 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Texas State University System Board of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sheila Faske and Stephen Lee and reappointed Alan Tinsley to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Jul 7

Governor Abbott Designates Dorris to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott has designated Susan Dorris to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for a term set at the Pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Jul 7

Governor Abbott Announces Special Session Agenda

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation that identifies eleven agenda items for the Special Session that begins at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 8. 

Press Release

Jul 6

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Odessa

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Odessa Arts will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Thursday, July 8. Brendon Anthony, Director of the Texas Music Office, will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.

Press Release

Jul 6

Governor Abbott Announces More Than $5.5 Million In Texas Talent Connection Grants

Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $5.5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 18 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state.

Press Release

Jul 6

Governor Abbott Directs Public Utility Commission To Take Immediate Action To Improve Electric Reliability

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to members of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directing them to take immediate action to improve electric reliability across the state.

Press Release

Jul 6

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for July

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $262 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of July as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release