News

Oct 7

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Three To State Board Of Dental Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott named Bryan Henderson, II, D.D.S. as chair of the State Board of Dental Examiners.

Appointment

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional Texas Emergency Management Resources To Support Arizona Flood Recovery

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he deployed additional Texas emergency management personnel to Arizona to support ongoing flood recovery efforts following a request from Arizona’s Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.

Press Release

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Calls For Statewide Moment Of Silence To Honor Victims Of October 7th Terrorist Attacks In Israel

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation calling for a statewide moment of silence at 7:00 AM CT on October 7, 2025, and day of observance to honor the victims whose lives were tragically taken due to the acts of war committed by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas and in remembrance of those who are still held hostage to this day.

Press Release

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Congratulates Laredo As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Laredo for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Cusick As Galveston County Criminal District Attorney

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Kenneth Cusick as the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Press Release, Appointment

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Pierce To 180th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Tami Pierce to the 180th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Press Release, Appointment

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Appoints McDaniel To 498th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Katherine McDaniel to the 498th Judicial District Court in Kendall County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Press Release, Appointment

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Honors Victims At Israeli Remembrance Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott last night delivered remarks at the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's October 7th remembrance ceremony to honor victims of the brutal terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in 2023.

Press Release