Noticias

May 27

Governor Abbott Signs Court Security Bill

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 42, which increases security for judges by expanding security reporting requirements and creating a judicial security division, among other measures.

Press Release

May 26

Governor Abbott Signs Senate Bill 1133 (85R)

Senate Bill No. 1133 by Hinojosa from was sent to me for consideration under I reviewed the legislation and approved the 85th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution. S. B. No. 1133 by signing the bill.

May 26

Governor Abbott Signs Law Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 16 (SB 16), which reduces the fee for a license to carry a handgun in the state of Texas.

Press Release

May 25

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Visits And Tours Two Local Nonprofits While In San Angelo

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited San Angelo, where she stopped by two local nonprofits, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Tom Green County, Inc., and West Texas RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), which is housed at the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.

Press Release

May 25

Governor Abbott Signs Bill Cracking Down On Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 7 (SB 7), which aims to crack down on inappropriate teacher-student relationships in Texas.

Press Release

May 23

Governor Abbott And DFPS Announce Action To Secure Safe Placements For Children In Foster Care

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division will provide $547,000 in funding to emergency shelters and residential facilities for support services to help reduce the number of high-needs children in foster care currently without placements. 

Press Release

May 23

Governor Abbott Names Chair Of Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs

Governor Greg Abbott has named J.B. Goodwin presiding officer of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

Appointment

May 22

Governor Abbott Statement On Terror Attack In The U.K.

Governor Abbott today issued the following statement after an explosion occurred at a concert in the U.K. resulting in multiple fatalities.

Press Release