News

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Newly Founded Post Oak Ridge State Park

Governor Greg Abbott today joined a group of sportsmen and delivered remarks at the newly founded Post Oak Ridge State Park in Lampasas.

Press Release

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments

This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.

Appointment

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Texas Agriculture Finance Authority

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Nelda Barrera, Colby McClendon, and Scott Frazier to the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority for terms set to expire on January 1, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Names Williams Chair, Appoints Lewis, Cardenas To Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott named Lemuel Williams, Jr. as chair of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors and appointed David Lewis and reappointed Valerie Vargas Cardenas to the board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Appointment

Jan 8

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

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

Proclamation

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Information On Commissioner Betancourt Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of Reynaldo Mata-Rios.

Press Release

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