Noticias
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Straus Announce Tax Relief For Texans
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus today announced a $3.8 billion tax relief package for Texas businesses and homeowners.
Governor Abbott Signs Senate Bill 925 (84R)
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 925 (Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; Aycock, R- Killeen), which establishes literacy achievement academies to provide high-quality, face-to-face professional development to public school teachers who instruct students in kindergarten through third grade.
First Lady Visits Van, Receives Briefing On Tornado Damage And Recovery
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited Van, the East Texas town that suffered extensive damage as a result of a May 10, 2015 tornado.
Governor Abbott Appoints Moore To State Preservation Board
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Iris Moore of Fort Worth to the State Preservation Board for a term to expire on February 1, 2017.
Governor Abbott Vetoes HCR 84 (84R)
Pursuant to Article IV, Sections 14 and 15 of the Texas Constitution, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, do hereby disapprove and veto House Concurrent Resolution No. 84 from the 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, due to the following objections.
Governor Abbott Signs HB 40 Into Law (84R)
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 40 (Darby, R-San Angelo; Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay), which preempts regulation of oil and gas activity at the city level and resides that duty with the state, and ensures that any local regulation of surface activity is commercially reasonable and does not effectively prohibit an oil and gas operation.
Governor Greg Abbott proclaims May 2015 to be Mental Health Month.
Governor Greg Abbott proclaims May 2015 to be Mental Health Month.
Governor Abbott Statement On Waco Shootings
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the gang-related violence that took place in Waco, TX on Sunday.