News

Mar 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Opiela To Texas Funeral Service Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eric Opiela to the Texas Funeral Service Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Mar 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Junco Margain To Governor’s Commission For Women

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lorena Junco Margain to the Governor's Commission for Women for a term set to expire on December 31, 2023.

Appointment

Mar 29

Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Monitor Weather Amid Extreme Fire Danger, Severe Storms In Significant Portions Of State

Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans to remain vigilant and informed on weather conditions as fire danger and severe weather threaten the state.

Press Release

Mar 29

Governor Abbott Delivers Keynote Address, Champions Texas Energy Industry At TIPRO’s 76th Annual Convention In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered the keynote address at the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association’s (TIPRO) 76th Annual Convention in Austin.

Press Release

Mar 29

Governor Abbott, TEA Announce Funding Adjustment For Texas Public Schools To Sustain In-Person Instruction

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced today that school districts in Texas may be eligible for an adjustment in operational minutes requirements for certain attendance reporting periods during the 2021-2022 academic school year.

Press Release

Mar 28

Governor Abbott Participates In Fireside Chat At U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Committee Of 100 Meeting In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a fireside chat at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (C100) meeting in Austin.

Press Release

Mar 28

Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benjamin Willis and reappointed Kori Allen, Evelyn Cano, Richard Martinez, Joseph Muñiz, and Emma Faye Rudkin to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities for terms set to expire on February 1, 2024.

Appointment

Mar 27

Governor Abbott Provides Updates On State Fire Response Efforts In Medina County

Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from state and local officials in Medina County and held a press conference to provide an update on the state's response to fire activity in Medina County.

Press Release