Noticias

Mar 19

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties

Today the federal government granted Governor Greg Abbott’s request for Individual and Public Assistance for Orange, Jasper and Newton counties.

Press Release

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Governing Board Of Texas Civil Commitment Office

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rona Stratton Gouyton and reappointed Katie McClure to the Governing Board of the Texas Civil Commitment Office for terms set to expire February 1, 2017. The Governor additionally appointed Jose Aliseda and reappointed Robert Dominguez and Christy Jack for terms set to February 1, 2018

Appointment

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Requests Individual And Public Assistance For Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today requested Individual Assistance and Public Assistance for Orange, Jasper and Newton counties from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Press Release

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Two To Board Of Pilot Commissioners For Galveston County Ports

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Trey Hill and Kelly Lovell to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Galveston County Ports for terms set to expire on February 1, 2020.

Appointment

Mar 18

WEB VIDEO: Texas Is Wide Open For Business

The Office of the Governor today released a web video following Texas being awarded the 2015 Site Selection Governor’s Cup and announcing the expansion of McKesson Corporation and Pegasus Foods, creating hundreds of new jobs.

Press Release

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Reappoints Nichols As Adjutant General Of Texas

Governor Abbott has reappointed Major General John F. Nichols of Spring Branch as Adjutant General of Texas for a term set to expire February 1, 2018.

Appointment

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Visits Burckhardt Compression Facilities In Waller, TX

Governor Greg Abbott today visited Burckhardt Compression’s new U.S. manufacturing plant in Waller, Texas. During his visit, Governor Abbott toured the facilities, met with company executives and discussed the Texas Apprenticeship Program announced during his business development mission to Switzerland in January 2016.

Press Release

Mar 17

Cornyn, Cruz, Abbott Press VA For Action On Continued Manipulation

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with Governor Greg Abbott (R), sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald urging him to address the improper scheduling practices and extended wait times for veterans seeking healthcare across Texas.

Press Release