News

May 12

Governor Abbott Activates Additional Flash Flood Resources For Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and a heightened threat of flash flooding across the state this weekend.

Press Release

May 12

Operation Lone Star Surges Border Resources As Title 42 Ends

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

May 11

Governor Abbott Issues Storm Damage Disaster Declaration For Hidalgo County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a disaster declaration for residents in Hidalgo County impacted by the severe storms that caused property damage on April 28.

Press Release

May 11

Governor Abbott Names Daniel President Of Red River Authority Of Texas Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has named Jerry Bob Daniel as president of the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors.

Appointment

May 10

Governor Abbott Announces Second Small Business Summit In Abilene

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Abilene on Thursday, May 18.

Press Release

May 10

Governor Abbott Issues Severe Disaster Declaration For Hidalgo County

Governor Abbott Issues Severe Disaster Declaration For Hidalgo County

Proclamation

May 10

Governor Abbott Announces Over $944,000 In Career Training Grants

Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant awards for a combined $944,203 to Austin Community College and Bastrop Independent School District (ISD) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs.

Press Release

May 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Lower Colorado River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Hatch C. Smith, Jr. and David Willmann and reappointed Stephen F. Cooper, Tom Kelley, and Nancy Yeary to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Board of Directors for terms to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment