News

Sep 19

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Flooding Disaster Proclamation In September 2025

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Flooding Disaster Proclamation In September 2025

Proclamation

Sep 19

Governor Abbott Reappoints Harle Presiding Judge Of The Fourth Administrative Judicial Region

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Sid Harle as presiding judge of the Fourth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.

Appointment

Sep 19

Texas Leads All States For Jobs Gained Over Last 12 Months

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the nation’s leader in job creation with a gain of 195,600 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months.

Press Release

Sep 18

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.4 Million In Grants To Panhandle Veteran Service Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $1.4 million were awarded to seven organizations in the Panhandle as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour.

Press Release

Sep 18

Governor Abbott Names Shaffer Director Of The Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office

Governor Greg Abbott today named Jarred Shaffer as Director of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO).

Press Release

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $250 million has been extended to Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC (Samsung) for their semiconductor fabrication facility in Taylor during a meeting with Samsung executives at the Texas Capitol.

Press Release

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Appoints O’Neill Commissioner Of Department Of Family And Protective Services

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Audrey O’Neill as the Commissioner for the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) for a term set to expire on August 31, 2027.

Appointment

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Hands Out Strait To The Heart Funds To Leander Area Flood Victims

Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund to present checks to families in the greater Leander area impacted by the catastrophic July 4th floods.

Press Release