Noticias
Governor Abbott Appoints Cerna To Finance Commission of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Hector Cerna of Eagle Pass to the Finance Commission of Texas for a term to expire on February 1, 2020.
Governor Abbott Appoints Lake And Jackson To Texas Water Development Board
Governor Abbott has appointed Peter Lake of Dallas for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021 and reappointed Kathleen Jackson of Beaumont to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a term set to expire February 1, 2017.
Governor Abbott Takes Action To Combat Illegal Border Crossings
With the significant increase in the number of illegal crossings across the Texas border, Governor Greg Abbott today took action in the wake of federal inaction.
Governor Abbott Releases Statement Encouraging City Of Orange To Restore Nativity Scene
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the City of Orange’s decision to remove the Nativity Scene it had placed at City Hall.
Governor Abbott Appoints Morath As Texas Education Commissioner
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Mike Morath to be the Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency.
Office Of The Governor Awards $15 Million To Texas Military Installations
The Office of the Governor has awarded nearly $15 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program to various military communities across the state of Texas. Under the leadership of Governor Abbott, $30 million was allocated to the DEAAG program in the final budget.
Governor Abbott Addresses 16th Annual U.S. India Chamber Of Commerce Banquet In Dallas
Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address at the 16th annual U.S. India Chamber of Commerce reception banquet where he discussed with Indian-American business owners the merits of living and working in the State of Texas.
Momentum Continues To Build In Support Of State Refugee Security Act
Following Governor Greg Abbott’s work with Senator Ted Cruz on the State Refugee Security Act, which gives states and governors the tools to reject the resettlement of a refugee in that state unless there is adequate assurance that the refugee does not present a security risk, Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX), Chairman of the Terrorism Subcommittee, introduced and filed H.R. 4197, the companion bill to S. 2363 (State Refugee Security Act).