Jan 8

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas State Technical College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3.5 million has been extended to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) for their Accelerated Semiconductor Technician Training Program (ASTTP) at the Williamson County Campus in Hutto.

Press Release

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Crawford As Commissioner Of Insurance

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Amanda Crawford as the Commissioner of Insurance for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Eduardo Contreras, Lisa Fullerton, and Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force for terms set to expire June 14, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 7

Texas Hits Historic Highs For Texans Working, Total Labor Force

Governor Greg Abbott today touted the strength of the Texas economy as the state set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force.

Press Release

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Perea To Aerospace And Aviation Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Col. Omar A. Perea to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Reappoints Marchant, Thomas To Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Kenny Marchant and Ajay Thomas to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.

Appointment

Jan 5

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces GRACE’s Sixth Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative is hosting the sixth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 5 through January 11, 2025.

Press Release

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Directs Investigations Into Potential Child Care Funding Fraud In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas state agencies to launch investigations into any potential child care funding fraud taking place in Texas. 

Press Release