Noticias

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Issues Statement Of Support For Senator John Cornyn’s ‘Eliminate The Digital Divide Act’ Broadband Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement of support for Senator John Cornyn's 'Eliminate the Digital Divide Act.' This legislation would expand broadband access across the country by sending federal dollars to the states for the purpose of developing programs that fund broadband projects in underserved areas. 

Press Release

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Enhancing Ballot Security

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation enhancing ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3rd Election. Under this proclamation, beginning on October 2, 2020, mail ballots that are delivered in person by voters who are eligible to vote by mail must be delivered to a single early voting clerk’s office location as publicly designated by a county’s early voting clerk.

Press Release

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Enhancing Ballot Security

Governor Greg Abbott issues a proclamation enhancing ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3rd Election.

Proclamation

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Recognizes Corpus Christi Blue Ribbon Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Corpus Christi where he recognized two Corpus Christi Independent School District (ISD) schools that have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020: the Early Childhood Development Center and Windsor Park Elementary School.

Press Release

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Council On Sex Offender Treatment

The council sets forth the standards for treatment and oversees the licensing of providers.

Appointment

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Castro To Texas Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board

The board performs duties relating to the education, ethics, and certification or licensing of real estate appraisers or appraiser trainees.

Appointment

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To White House Requesting Major Disaster Declaration For Hurricane Laura

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a major disaster declaration for ten Texas counties to assist in recovery efforts following Hurricane Laura.

Press Release

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Announces Federally Funded COVID-19 Testing Sites In McLennan County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is partnering with the State of Texas and local officials to offer temporary COVID-19 surge testing in McLennan County.

Press Release