News

Oct 14

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Professional Geoscientists

Governor Greg Abbott named Mark Varhaug as chair of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.

Oct 13

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2025 Chamber Of Commerce Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the vital role Texas chambers of commerce play in strengthening local communities to create a bigger, better Texas for all by proclaiming October 13-17, 2025, as Chamber of Commerce Week in Texas.

Press Release

Oct 13

Governor Abbott Honors Fentanyl Victims At 3rd Annual Fentanyl Awareness Walk In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday honored the hard work of Texas families and community members raising awareness of the nationwide fentanyl crisis at the 3rd Annual "Soles 4 Souls" Fentanyl Awareness Walk.

Press Release

Oct 13

Governor Greg Abbott Reappoints Fourteen To Texas Health Services Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Victoria Bryant, Pharm.D., Shannon Calhoun, Salil Deshpande, M.D., Lacey Fails, Calvin Green, Jeff Hoogheem, Kenneth James, Kourtney Kouns, Jerome Lisk, M.D., Leticia Rodriguez, Jonathan Sandstrom Hill, Cynthia Stinson, Ph.D., Wes Tidwell, and Carlos Vital, M.D. to the Texas Health Services Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on June 15, 2027.

Appointment

Oct 10

Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Wildfire Resources, Updates Disaster Declaration Ahead Of Increased Fire Danger

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of a growing wildfire danger across the state and the potential for a flood risk through the weekend.

Press Release

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Directs TxDOT To Strictly Enforce Roadway Safety Guidelines

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to ensure counties and cities are in compliance with federal and state guidelines regarding roadway safety. 

Press Release

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Figueroa To Texas Energy Reliability Council

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Neyma Figueroa to the Texas Energy Reliability Council for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Press Release, Appointment

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Announces Leakey Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Leakey 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