News

Jun 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Hord, Stodghill To Public Safety Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dan Hord and reappointed Steve Stodghill to the Public Safety Commission for terms set to expire on January 1, 2030.

Appointment

Jun 15

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In June 2024

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In June 2024

Proclamation

Jun 15

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In June 2024

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In June 2024

Proclamation

Jun 14

Operation Lone Star Decreases Illegal Crossings Into Texas By 74%

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

Jun 14

Governor Abbott Adds Two Counties To State Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he added Hopkins and Titus counties to the state’s disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather that began on April 26.

Press Release

Jun 14

Governor Abbott Announces Appointments To New Houston Business Court Division

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his appointments to the new Eleventh Business Court Division in Houston, which was created last year to provide an efficient mechanism for businesses to resolve complex commercial disputes in Texas.

Appointment

Jun 13

Governor Abbott Amends Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2024

Governor Abbott Amends Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2024

Proclamation

Jun 13

Governor Abbott Announces $151.2 Billion Economic Impact Of Military Installations In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the Texas economy in 2023 and supported more than 677,022 jobs in communities across the state.

Press Release