Noticias
Governor Abbott Appoints Solis To Board Of Pardons And Paroles
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Colonel Lionel F. "Fred" Solis, U.S. Army Retired, of San Antonio, Texas to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for a term to expire February 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott Supports Florida’s Decision To Take Legal Action Against Expansion of Obamacare
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement supporting Governor Rick Scott’s (R-FL) decision to take legal action against the Obama administration for halting federal funds in an attempt to force states to expand Obamacare.
Stevie Ray Vaughan To Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Texas native and legendary blues musician Stevie Ray Vaughan will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 18 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Governor Abbott Releases 2014 Tax Return
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today released his tax return for 2014, in keeping with his pledge to release tax returns each year he serves as governor.
Governor Abbott Statement On March Jobs Numbers
The Texas Workforce Commission today announced the State of Texas has achieved its lowest unemployment rate since 2007, dropping to 4.2 percent in March despite a seasonally adjusted employment decrease of 25,400 jobs.
Governor Abbott Touts Franchise Tax Proposal On Tax Day
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a press conference with Ellen Wood, co-founder and CEO of vcfo, a finance, human resources and recruiting professional services firm with Texas-based offices in Austin, Houston and Dallas, to promote his plan to reduce the business franchise tax.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Leo C. Benavides Awards Dinner
First Lady Cecilia Abbott delivered the keynote address at last night's 17th Annual Leo C. Benavides Awards Dinner.
2015 Barbara Jordan Media Awards Winners Announced
The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities today announced the winners of the 2015 Barbara Jordan Media Awards, as selected by a panel of judges consisting of journalists, professionals in the field of disabilities and individuals with disabilities.