Noticias

Jun 10

Governor Abbott Names Bridges Chair, Appoints Rentsch To Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Psychologists

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brian Rentsch, P.E. to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for a term set to expire on October 31, 2027.

Appointment

Jun 10

Governor Abbott Announces Construction Of New Panhandle State Hospital

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) broke ground this morning on the new Panhandle State Hospital in Amarillo. Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature approved $159 million in funding for the inpatient psychiatric hospital, which is expected to be completed in 2027.

Press Release

Jun 9

Governor Abbott Announces City Of Fate Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Fate has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flooding expected to impact the state over the next several days.

Press Release

Jun 6

Texas Conducts Week-Long Operation To Disrupt Terrorist Cartel Activity

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Press Release

Jun 5

Governor Abbott Signs Oilfield Theft Protection, Pro-Growth Legislation Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law key legislation to protect Texas’ oil and gas industry and promote economic growth across West Texas, including Senate Bill 494, Senate Bill 529, Senate Bill 1806, House Bill 48, and the Beacon Budget Appropriation, during a bill signing ceremony at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.

Press Release

Jun 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Stewart To Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Professional Counselors

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Nadia Stewart to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Jun 4

Governor Abbott Signs Record Public Education Funding, Teacher Pay Raise Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 2 into law to provide a record $8.5 billion in new funding for public education and a historic $4 billion for teacher and staff pay raises during a bill signing ceremony with over 175 educators, students, and parents at Salado Middle School.

Press Release