News

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Appoints Gonzales To Environmental Flows Advisory Group

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Catarina Gonzales to the Environmental Flows Advisory Group for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Spotlights Texas’ Travel, Tourism Industry In Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday spotlighted the impact that the state's growing travel and tourism industry has on the booming Texas economy during a fireside chat with the U.S. Travel Association at American Airlines Headquarters in Fort Worth.

Press Release

Oct 15

Governor Abbott Congratulates Tyler As Third Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Tyler on being designated the third 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 14

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration, Deploys State Firefighting Resources Amid Growing Wildfire Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties in response to increasing wildfire danger and ongoing wildfire activity throughout the state, with more counties added as conditions warrant.

Press Release

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Governor Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Proclamation

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Reappoints Bailey Chair Of Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Brian A. Bailey as chair of the Texas Facilities Commission for a term to expire annually.

Appointment

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Recognizes Fentanyl Victims, Raises Awareness In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday recognized Texas families who have lost a loved one to fentanyl poisoning and raised awareness for the growing crisis plaguing the state and the nation at the 2nd Annual Soles Walking 4 Souls Fentanyl Awareness Walk in San Antonio.

Press Release

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Congratulates Abilene As Second Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

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

Press Release