News

Feb 21

Governor Abbott, Texas Border Chairmen Discuss Border Security Strategies In Weslaco

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a roundtable discussion and press conference with Senator Brian Birdwell, Representative Ryan Guillen, and Operation Lone Star officials in Weslaco on the state’s ongoing border security efforts after last week designating border security an emergency item for this legislative session.

Press Release

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Following Severe Winter Storm

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas communities impacted by the severe winter storm earlier this month.

Press Release

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Reappoints Brito, Long To Board Of Pardons And Paroles

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Elodia Brito and Brian Long to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Promotes Education Freedom At Parent Empowerment Night In Temple

Governor Greg Abbott last night spotlighted the need for education freedom and parental rights in children's education at a Parent Empowerment Night with over 380 Texas parents, students, and advocates at Central Texas Christian School in Temple.

Press Release

Feb 20

Governor Abbott Expands Ice Storm Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include additional counties impacted by the ice storm that began in January and continued into early February.

Press Release

Feb 20

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In February 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In February 2023

Proclamation

Feb 20

Governor Abbott Renews Winter Weather Disaster Declaration In February 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Winter Weather Disaster Declaration In February 2023

Proclamation

Feb 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Long To Public Safety Commission

Governor Abbott has appointed Larry Long to the Public Safety Commission for a term set to expire on January 1, 2028.

Appointment