News

Sep 26

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan To 721 MW Natural Gas Facility In Southeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 721 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant near Baytown. NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) will build the plant, which is estimated to begin generating power by summer 2028 and will serve the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region.

Press Release

Sep 26

Governor Abbott Names Deen President Of Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott named Megan Deen as president of the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors.

Appointment

Sep 25

Governor Abbott Announces Over $10.9 Million In Grants To North Texas, DFW Area Veteran Service Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $10.9 million were awarded to 37 organizations in the North Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth area as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.

Press Release

Sep 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Ramirez To Real Estate Research Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jessie Ramirez to the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on January 31, 2029.

Appointment

Sep 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Wright To Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Randall Wright to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Sep 24

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Irving

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Irving will co-host a virtual and in-person Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, September 30, in Irving.

Press Release

Sep 24

Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Booming Economy At TxEDC Investor Summit Fireside Chat

Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' booming economy and finance sector during a fireside chat at the second annual Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) Investor Summit. 

Press Release

Sep 24

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Lower Neches Valley Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed James M. Scott to the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors (LNVA) for a term set to expire on July 28, 2027 and reappointed Steven R. “Steve” Lucas and Charles “Caleb” Spurlock, D.D.S. to the board for terms set to expire on July 28, 2029.

Press Release, Appointment