News

Apr 3

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the death of Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis, who was tragically killed in a fiery crash caused by a suspected drunk driver last night.

Press Release

Apr 1

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For April 2022

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $318 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of April 2022.

Press Release

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Designates Patton To Drought Preparedness Council

Governor Greg Abbott has designated Glenn Reed Patton to the Drought Preparedness Council for a term at the pleasure of the governor.

Appointment

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Statement On President Biden’s Reckless Decision To End Title 42 Expulsions

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after President Biden announced that his administration will end Title 42 expulsions despite the United States seeing historically high numbers of illegal border crossings

Press Release

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Amends Wildfire Disaster Declaration In April 2022

Governor Abbott Amends Wildfire Disaster Declaration In April 2022

Proclamation

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Coorsh To Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed William “Bill” Coorsh to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Apr 1

Operation Lone Star Continues To Save Lives, Take Drugs Off The Streets, Apprehend Traffickers

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border, stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas, and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry. 

Press Release

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the death of Harris County Sherriff's Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was shot while confronting suspected car burglars off-duty last night.

Press Release