News

Dec 20

Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force Issues Second Biennial Report To Legislature

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor's Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) issued its second Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature.

Press Release

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Miskel To Fifth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Miskel to the Fifth Court of Appeals, Place 13, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until her successor is duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Demands Federal Border Action Ahead Of Polar Vortex

Governor Greg Abbott today demanded President Joe Biden immediately deploy federal assets to address the dire border crisis, particularly in the City of El Paso, as a dangerously cold polar vortex moves into Texas this week.

Press Release

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Appoints McFarland To State Board For Educator Certification

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael D. McFarland, Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Dec 19

Governor Abbott Lights Shamash At Menorah Lighting Ceremony In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the State Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Austin.

Press Release

Dec 19

Governor Abbott Appoints Bennett To 474th District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alan Bennett to the 474th Judicial District Court in McLennan County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Dec 19

Governor Abbott Directs Investigation Into Murders By Paroled Inmates Wearing Ankle Monitors

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to investigate any lapses in the release and parole supervision of Nestor Hernandez and Zeric Jackson.

Press Release

Dec 19

Governor Abbott Announces New Boingo Wireless Office, Future Headquarters In Frisco

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Boingo Wireless, Inc. (Boingo) will create a new office in Frisco, with plans for the location to become the company's corporate headquarters. Boingo designs, builds, and manages converged, neutral host public and private networks at major venues around the world.

Press Release