Noticias
Governor Abbott Names Donna Bahorich Chair of State Board of Education
Governor Greg Abbott today named Donna Bahorich Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term to expire February 1, 2017.
Governor Abbott Signs Resolution Posthumously Awarding Chris Kyle The Texas Legislative Medal Of Hon
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Concurrent Resolution 85 (Wray, R-Waxahachie; Birdwell, R-Granbury) to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle, a native Texan and Navy SEAL who served four tours in Iraq and is recognized as the most lethal sniper in United States military history.
Governor Abbott Again Adds Counties To Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott, issued Emergency Disaster Proclamations on May 11, May 15, May 25, May 26, May 29 and June 3, 2015, certifying that the severe weather, tornado and flooding event that began on May 4, 2015, has caused a disaster in many Texas counties. Disaster conditions persist in many parts of the state.
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Requiring Local Government Financial Disclosure
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 1378 (Flynn, R-Canton; Bettencourt, R-Houston), one of his Bicentennial Blueprint recommendations, which will require all local taxing entities to post their financial statements online or through the Texas Comptroller’s website.
Governor Abbott Receives Briefing On Tropical System
Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to receive a briefing on state resources being dispatched to areas impacted by inclement weather.
Governor Abbott Announces GRI Renewable Industries Plant In Amarillo, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that GRI Renewable Industries, the industrial wind division of Spanish-based Gonvarri Steel Industries, plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Amarillo, Texas.
Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Take Precautions As Tropical Storm Approaches
Governor Greg Abbott appeared this morning on the National Weather Channel to discuss Tropical Storm Bill and to urge Texans in its path to heed the warnings of local officials.
Governor Abbott Announces Activation of State Operations Center as Tropical System Approaches Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has announced an elevated activation of the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) as a tropical system is expected to impact parts of Texas this week. Governor Abbott has also approved that use of state resources that have been staged for rapid deployment as needed to assist local officials during this significant weather event.