News

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In September 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In September 2023

Proclamation

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office (TMO) today announced the opening of applications for the Texas Music Incubator Rebate (TMIR) Program signed into law by the Governor in 2021.

Press Release

Sep 1

Operation Lone Star Marine Barriers Repel Illegal River Crossings

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing 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

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Scott To Director Of The Office Of School Safety And Security

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John P. Scott as the director of the Office of School Safety and Security, effective September 1, 2023.

Appointment

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Horizon City

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Horizon City on Thursday, September 7. The G

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Reappoints Callas, Wesson To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ray Callas, M.D., FASA and Gary F. Wesson, D.D.S., M.S. to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for t

Appointment

Aug 31

Texas Provides Free Peer Counseling Services For Hawaii First Responders

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the State of Texas is offering virtual peer-to-peer counseling services at no cost for law enforcement and firefighters in Hawaii who have been impacted by the response to the unprecedented wildfires on the island of Maui.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gary Gibson and reappointed Kristi Koncaba and Ron Simmons to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 1, 2029. Simmons will continue to serve as the Chairman.

Appointment