Noticias

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Names New General Counsel, Principal Deputy

Governor Greg Abbott today named James P. Sullivan as General Counsel to the Governor and promoted Angela Colmenero to Principal Deputy General Counsel.

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Invites Austin Veterans Parade Foundation To Host Rally On State Capitol Steps

In light of the cancellation of the Veterans Day Parade in Austin due to stringent COVID-19 regulations put in place by the City of Austin, Governor Greg Abbott today invited veterans with the Austin Veterans Parade Foundation to host a rally on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol.

Nov 8

Governor Abbott Signs Senate Bill 8, Allocating Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funding

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) into law, allocating the nearly $16 billion federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding awarded to the State of Texas earlier this year.

Nov 8

Governor Abbott Directs TEA, TSLAC, SBOE To Shield Children From Pornography, Inappropriate Content In Texas Public Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Chair Martha Wong, and Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) Chair Keven Ellis to immediately develop statewide standards to ensure no child is exposed to pornography or other inappropriate content in a Texas public school.

Nov 6

Governor Abbott Statement On Tragic Event At Astroworld Festival In Houston

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the tragic event that took place last night at the Astroworld Festival in Houston.

Nov 5

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks At Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony In Denton

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night delivered remarks at the Texas Women's Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Texas Woman's University in Denton.

Nov 4

Governor Abbott Discusses Impact Of Border Crisis On Texas Communities With Local Law Enforcement In Midland

Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement in Midland about the ongoing crisis at the southern border and its reverberating impact in communities throughout Texas.

Nov 3

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At University Of Houston College Of Medicine Building Exclusive Preview

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the exclusive preview of the new University of Houston College of Medicine building.