News

May 9

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City of Fate

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Fate, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Press Release

May 9

Governor Abbott Announces Alvin Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Alvin has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

May 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Chambers To Ninth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kent Chambers to the Ninth Court of Appeals, Place 4, effective July 1, 2024, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

May 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Kelly To Texas Diabetes Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Kelly, Ph.D., the Texas Diabetes Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

May 8

Governor Abbott Hosts Kosovo President Osmani At Governor’s Mansion

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday held a meeting with the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu and other Kosovan government and business leaders to discuss growing the economic ties and strengthening the international partnership between Texas and Kosovo.

Press Release

May 8

Governor Abbott Directs Texas Universities To Ignore President Biden’s Unlawful Title IX Rewrite

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas' public university systems and community colleges directing them to not comply with President Joe Biden's recent revision of Title IX and to refrain from implementing any new system-wide policy related to this revision.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Wildfire Resources Ahead Of West Texas Fire Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased wildfire danger in the Panhandle and West Texas.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Morris To OneStar National Service Commission

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Karin Morris to the OneStar National Service Commission for a term set to expire on March 15, 2026.

Appointment