News

Oct 4

Governor Abbott Appoints Lozano As Presiding Officer Of Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert L. Lozano as the presiding officer of the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2026.

Appointment

Oct 4

Governor Abbott, Texas College Football Coaches Unveil New One Pill Kills Video

Governor Greg Abbott today unveiled a new One Pill Kills video that will play at high school football games across the state tonight during Friday Night Lights for Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month.

Press Release

Oct 3

Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Career, Technical Skills Training In Waco

Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ robust job training programs that provide opportunities for Texans to go into high-demand, good-paying jobs and the impact on the state’s manufacturing industry during a tour with manufacturing students and a press conference at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Waco.

Press Release

Oct 3

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Resources To Support Hurricane Helene Recovery In North Carolina

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional emergency response personnel to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina following a request from North Carolina Emergency Management.

Press Release

Oct 3

Governor Abbott Announces Over $329,000 Career Training Grant To Westwood ISD

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a grant of more than $329,000 has been awarded to Westwood Independent School District (ISD) to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs.

Press Release

Oct 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Crime Stoppers Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cheryl Sinacola and Jarrod Robertson and reappointed Gregory New to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council for terms set to expire on September 1, 2028.

Appointment

Oct 3

Governor Abbott Renews Hurricane Beryl Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Governor Abbott Renews Hurricane Beryl Disaster Proclamation In October 2024

Proclamation

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Launches Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the opening of the Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program to facilitate loans from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to micro-businesses affected by declared local, state, or federal disasters in Texas.

Press Release