Noticias

Jan 12

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance For Hurricane Victims

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas' request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Jan 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Kauffman As Inspector General For Health And Human Services

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sylvia Hernandez Kauffman as the Inspector General for Health and Human Services for a term set to expire on February 1, 2018.

Appointment

Jan 11

Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Take Action To Fix Special Education In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Education Agency (TEA)Commissioner Mike Morath directing him to take immediate steps to prepare an initial corrective action plan within the next seven days to reform special education in Texas.

Press Release

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Announces Rifle Resistant Vest Grant Funding On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Dallas Police Association to announce that Texas will be providing $23 million in grant funding for rifle-resistant vests to police departments across the state.

Press Release

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Bauman To Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ellen M. Bauman to the Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Statement On The Death Of Rita Clements

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the death of former Texas First Lady and University of Texas System Board of Regents member, Rita Clements.

Press Release

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Department of Information Resources

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jay Dyer, Christian Alvarado, and Mike Bell to the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019, February 1, 2021, and February 1, 2023, respectively. Additionally, the governor named Ben Gatzke presiding officer of the board. DIR coordinates, monitors, and directs information resources management within state government.

Appointment

Jan 5

Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 14

Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.

Press Release