Apr 9

Governor Abbott Showcases Texas’ Semiconductor Strength At Texas A&M Groundbreaking

Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Texas A&M (TAMU) Semiconductor Institute, which will help cement Texas as America’s hub for innovation and semiconductor manufacturing. 

Press Release

Apr 9

Governor Abbott Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Two New Power Stations In Southeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Entergy Legend and Lone Star power stations, marking a major expansion of Texas’ energy capacity that will add more reliable and affordable power in Southeast Texas.  

Press Release

Apr 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Technical College System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Frank Denton and reappointed Kathy A. Powell Stewart, D.N.P. and Ron Widup to the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on August 31, 2031.

Appointment

Apr 9

Governor Abbott Names President, Appoints Three To Angelina And Neches River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Jody Anderson, Kimberly “Kim” McRae Childs, Ph.D., and Thomas Murphy to the Angelina and Neches River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on September 5, 2029.

Appointment

Apr 9

Governor Abbott Receives TPPF Ronald Reagan Award For Successful Conservative Stewardship Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott last night was awarded the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Ronald Reagan Award in recognition of his proven conservative stewardship of Texas and for launching the largest day-one school choice program in America during the Texas Policy Summit's annual award dinner. 

Press Release

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State University System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott appointed John “Johnny” Weisman and reappointed Charlie Amato and Bill Scott to the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Appointment

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Fire Weather Conditions Disaster Proclamation In April 2026

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Fire Weather Conditions Disaster Proclamation In April 2026

Proclamation

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Reappoints Four To School Land Board

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Gilbert “Gil” Burciaga, Marcella Burke, Brad Curlee and David Eyler to the School Land Board for terms set to expire on August 29, 2027.

Appointment