Noticias

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Attends Press Conference Announcing Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Vet

Governor Greg Abbott today attended a press conference announcing the new Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Veteran Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, which will put medically-experienced military veterans on a path to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing without having to start over in training.

Press Release

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Bets On UT In BBQ Battle With Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin

With the Texas Longhorns playing the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas this Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott is today doubling down on the “Red River Rivalry” by challenging Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin to a TX-OU barbecue wager.

Press Release

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Orders Capitol Flags To Be Flown Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen Dyess Air Force Base

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the flags on the Texas Capitol building to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the lives and public service of four Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX.

Press Release

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Pharmacy

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jennifer “Jenny” Downing Yoakum of Longview, Rebecca “Suzette” Tijerina of Castle Hills and Isaac “Chip” Thornsburg of San Antonio to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for terms set to expire August 31, 2021.

Appointment

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At UTRGV Hispanic Engineering, Science And Technology Student Leade

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks in Edinburg, TX at UTRGV’s Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) Week Student Leadership Day.

Press Release

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Announces $133 Million In Local Criminal Justice And Victim Services Grants

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the award of $133 million in criminal justice and victim services grants to local law enforcement agencies, domestic violence shelters, child sex trafficking victims programs and other governmental and non-profit agencies across Texas.

Press Release

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Hosts Reception Honoring 2015 National Teacher Of The Year Shanna Peeples

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception honoring 2015 National Teacher of the Year Shanna Peeples.

Press Release

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Four Dyess Airmen In Afghanistan

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the crash a C-130J in Afghanistan that resulted in the death of four Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas.

Press Release