Noticias

Dec 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Morath As Texas Education Commissioner

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Mike Morath to be the Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency.

Appointment

Dec 11

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.

Press Release

Dec 10

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.

Press Release

Dec 10

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).

Press Release

Dec 9

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

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Loretta Bradley, Brenda Compagnone and Christopher Taylor to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Appointment

Dec 9

Governor Abbott Issues Statement Supporting Attorney General’s Request To Halt Syrian Refugee Resett

Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement in support of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to renew their efforts to seek emergency relief from Syrian refugees coming to Texas.

Press Release

Dec 9

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses State Refugee Security Act

Governor Greg Abbott today made multiple media appearances to discuss 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.

Press Release

Dec 8

Governor Abbott Announces State Refugee Security Act With Senator Ted Cruz

Governor Greg Abbott today joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to announce the State Refugee Security Act.

Press Release