News

Nov 1

Operation Lone Star Arrests Drug Smugglers, Seizes Millions In Drugs

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Press Release

Nov 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Recine To State Board Of Education

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Leslie Recine to the State Board of Education, District 13, for a term until her successor is duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Nov 1

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead of Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact the state this weekend.

Press Release

Nov 1

Texas Named Top Business Climate In America For 2nd Year In A Row

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation for the second year in a row by Site Selection magazine.

Press Release

Oct 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lawrence “Larry” Moczygemba, D.V.M. to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a term set to expire on August 26, 2025.

Appointment

Oct 30

Governor Abbott Lauds Texas’ Manufacturing Industry In Corrigan

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the grand opening of the new Corrigan OSB, LLC (“Oriented Strand Board”) facility and lauded Texas’ robust manufacturing industry at the opening ceremony in Corrigan.

Press Release

Oct 30

Governor Abbott Congratulates Mansfield As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Mansfield on being designated as the sixth Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Oct 30

Governor Abbott Appoints Rodriguez To State Pension Review Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E. to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2029.

Appointment