Noticias

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Ten To Task Force On Disaster Issues Affecting Persons Who Are Elderly And Persons With Disabilities

The Task Force on Disaster Issues Affecting Persons Who Are Elderly and Persons Who Are Disabled will study methods to more effectively accommodate persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities before, during, and after a disaster or emergency evacuation.

Appointment

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas Being Ranked Best State For Business For Eighth Consecutive Time

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a new survey of U.S. corporate executives ranked Texas the number one state for business for the eighth consecutive time since 1996.

Press Release

Oct 13

Governor Abbott Appoints Short To Governor’s University Research Initiative Advisory Board

The board was established to assist the Office of the Governor with the review and evaluation of applications for funding of grant proposals, and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval of those applications.

Appointment

Oct 12

Governor Abbott Surges State Resources To Support COVID-19 Response In El Paso

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) have surged medical personnel and personal protective equipment (PPE) to El Paso to help combat COVID-19 and support hospitals in the region.

Press Release

Oct 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Southern University Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mary Evans Sias, Ph.D. to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. Additionally, the Governor appointed James Benham and Stephanie Nellons-Paige for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023 and February 1, 2025, respectively.

Appointment

Oct 10

Governor Abbott Sets Date For Special Runoff Election In Senate District 30

Governor Greg Abbott issues proclamation setting Saturday, December 19, 2020 as the date for special runoff election to fill the seat being vacated by Senator Pat Fallon.

Proclamation

Oct 10

Governor Abbott Sets Date For Special Runoff Election In Senate District 30

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting Saturday, December 19, 2020 as the date for special runoff election to fill the seat being vacated by Senator Pat Fallon.

Press Release

Oct 9

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce More Than $20 Million For Disaster Crisis Counseling Services

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will receive more than $20 million in additional federal funding for disaster crisis counseling services for Texans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release