News

Nov 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Andresen, Long To Texas Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Eric Andresen and Crystal Long to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Nov 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Wilhelm As Judge Of The 504th Judicial District Court In Ellis County

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Gregory “Greg” Wilhelm as Judge of the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Nov 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Bell As Judge Of The 501st Judicial District Court In Fort Bend County

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Richard “Rick” Bell as Judge of the 501st Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Nov 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Hanna As Judge Of The 502nd Judicial District Court In Fort Bend County

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mark Hanna as Judge of the 502nd Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Nov 21

Governor Abbott Demands Action On Mexico’s Water Treaty Violation

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) demand Mexico immediately address their failure to meet the minimum delivery obligations to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty.

Press Release

Nov 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Steen To Texas Historical Commission

Governor Greg Abbott appointed James H.C. “Jamey” Steen to the Texas Historical Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Commission provides leadership and coordinates services to support projects commissioned by county historical commissions, historical societies, agencies, and institutions interested in the preservation of archeological and historical heritage.

Press Release, Appointment

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan To 455 MW Natural Gas Power Plant In Houston

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the sixth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 455 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in the Houston area.

Press Release

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Big Spring

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Big Spring, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Press Release