Noticias

Feb 5

Governor Abbott Sends Brief To Attorney General Paxton In Support Of Displaying Cross On Patrol Vehi

Governor Greg Abbott has sent a brief to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton supporting Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson’s decision to allow his officer’s patrol vehicles to display a cross with a thin blue line on patrol vehicles.

Press Release

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Names Director And Appoints 31 To Task Force On Infectious Disease Preparedness And

Governor Abbott has appointed 31 members to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response and has appointed John Hellerstedt, M.D. as director.

Appointment

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Sets Date For HD-120 Special Election

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing May 7, 2016 as the special election date to fill the House District 120 seat recently vacated by Representative Ruth Jones McClendon.

Press Release

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Sets Date For House District 120 Special Election

Governor Abbott signed and issued a proclamation calling a special election to be held on May 7, 2016. The early voting period for the special election will be held from April 25th, 2016 to May 3rd, 2016.

Proclamation

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Names Presiding Officer And Appoints Two To Risk Management Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gerald Ladner, Sr. and reappointed Rosemary Gammon for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021, to the Risk Management Board. The Governor additionally named Dr. Lloyd Garland as presiding officer.

Appointment

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Planned “Return Of Kings” Events In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after reports that the group “Return of Kings,” which promotes the legalization of rape, plans to hold events on Saturday, February 6th in multiple cities across Texas.

Press Release

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Leads Bipartisan, Ten-State Coalition Of Governors In Filing Amicus Brief In Support

Governor Greg Abbott today led a bipartisan, ten-state coalition of Governors in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Texas' House Bill 2.

Press Release

Feb 3

Office Of The Governor Releases Web Video On Report To The People Of Texas

Following the release of Governor Greg Abbott’s first “Report to the People of Texas” yesterday, the Office of Governor today released a web video providing an overview of the Governor’s first year in office.

Press Release