Noticias

Governor Abbott Readies Resources In Response To Threat Of Severe Weather Resulting From Cold Front, Hurricane Pamela

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to place state response and recovery resources on standby due to the potential threat of severe storms, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding from a cold front interacting with moisture from Hurricane Pamela.

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Vaccine Mandates By Any Entity, Adds Issue To Special Session Agenda

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order stating that no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19.

Governor Abbott Sets Date for Special Runoff Election In Texas House District 118

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 2, 2021 as the date for the special runoff election for the Texas State House of Representatives District 118 seat recently vacated by Representative Leo Pacheco.

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, OneStar Foundation Announce 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced the recipients of the 38th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards.

Governor Abbott Submits Formal Appeal Of Federal Emergency Declaration Denial For State Of Texas In Response To Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden formally requesting an appeal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of an emergency disaster declaration for the State of Texas as a result of the crisis at the Texas-Mexico Border.

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Port Arthur

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Port Arthur, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which for 50 years has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, and extended reality (XR) production.

Governor Abbott, State Governors Outline 10-Point Plan To Combat Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference with nine other state governors in Mission, Texas to discuss the ongoing crisis at the border as well as what Texas is doing to keep communities safe in the midst of President Joe Biden's disastrous open border policies.

Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting At Timberview High School In Arlington

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following reports of a shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas.