News

Jun 16

Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In June 2022

Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In June 2022

Proclamation

Jun 16

Governor Abbott, DPS, TxDMV Announce Nation’s First Statewide Driving With Disability Program

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Driving with Disability (DWD) Program that provides an opportunity for law enforcement personnel to interact more appropriately and successfully with Texans who may have a communication challenge.

Press Release

Jun 16

Governor Abbott Continues State Agency Response, Relief Efforts For Uvalde Community

Governor Greg Abbott continues to oversee and direct Texas state agency efforts to assist and support the Uvalde community following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School.

Press Release

Jun 16

Governor Abbott Reappoints Monson Chief Administrative Law Judge

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kristofer Monson as the Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for a term set to expire on May 15, 2024.

Appointment

Jun 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Garbee To Texas Nonprofit Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kelty Garbee, Ph.D. to the Texas Nonprofit Council for a term set to expire on October 1, 2024.

Appointment

Jun 14

Governor Abbott Directs State Agencies To Coordinate Response To Water Main Break In Odessa

Governor Abbott today directed state agencies, through the Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), to coordinate and deploy resources in response to a disaster declaration issued by Ector County Judge Debi Hays resulting from the City of Odessa main water line failure currently impacting approximately 165,000 Texans in the area.

Press Release

Jun 14

Governor Abbott Statement On Relocation Of Caterpillar’s Global Headquarters To Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement celebrating Caterpillar Inc.'s (Caterpillar) announcement that the company will be moving its global headquarters from Deerfield, Illinois to their existing office in Irving, Texas.

Press Release

Jun 14

Governor Abbott Urges TDCAA To Increase Lie-And-Try Prosecutions To Protect Texas Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter urging Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) Executive Director Robert Kepple to highlight the lie-and-try law as a new tool for Texas prosecutors and provide training for prosecutors and investigators regarding best practices for prosecuting such offenses to help protect their communities.

Press Release