News

Oct 28

Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed B. Keith Miears, Eric Davis, and Larry McKinney, Ph.D. to the Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025, February 1, 2026, and February 1, 2029, respectively. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Shane Bonnot and Lauren Dunlap for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027 and Bradley “Brad” Lomax a term set to expire on February 1, 2028. The Board regulates the commercial oyster mariculture industry.

Appointment

Oct 28

Governor Abbott Announces Carrollton Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Carrollton 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

Oct 26

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Proclamation

Oct 26

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Proclamation

Oct 26

Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Proclamation

Oct 26

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Emergency Personnel To Support North Carolina Recovery Efforts

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional emergency management personnel to North Carolina to continue supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, following a request from North Carolina Emergency Management.

Press Release

Oct 25

Texas Demands Federal Government Crack Down On Tren De Aragua

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

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Congratulates Mineral Wells As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Mineral Wells on being designated as the fourth Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release