Noticias

Apr 16

Governor Abbott Announces Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Severe Weather Impacts

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) will be elevated to Level 3 activation at 7:00 A.M. CT, Sunday, April 17th as heavy rain and potential flooding is forecasted to impact parts of Texas.

Press Release

Apr 14

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors 2016 Governor’s Small Business Award Winners

First Lady Cecilia Abbott was in El Paso today to talk about the important role that women, veteran and minority-owned small businesses play in the success of our state’s economy.

Press Release

Apr 13

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists

Governor Abbott has appointed Lindsey Bradford, Bereket Derie and Steven Fleming to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Appointment

Apr 12

Governor Abbott Names Presiding Officer And Appoints Five To Texas Holocaust And Genocide Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has named Dr. Peter Tarlow as presiding officer of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission and appointed him to a term set to expire on February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Apr 11

Governor Abbott Releases Statement On DFPS Leadership Changes

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the appointments of Henry "Hank" Whitman as the next Commissioner of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Kristene Blackstone as Assistant Commissioner for Child Protective Services.

Press Release

Apr 11

Governor Abbott Breaks Ground On New General Motors Financial Servicing Center

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new General Motors financial servicing center in San Antonio, TX.

Press Release

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Three And Names Presiding Officer To State Board Of Plumbing Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tom Freeman, Ben Friedman and Robi Jalnos to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for terms to expire September 5, 2021.

Appointment

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Awards 2016 Governor’s Science And Technology Champions Academy Scholarships

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the 54 students who won competitions at the 2016 Texas Science and Engineering Fair, hosted by the University of Texas at San Antonio last weekend, have been awarded scholarships to attend the Texas Governor’s Science and Technology Champions Academy.

Press Release