News

May 5

Operation Lone Star Readies Security Forces Ahead Of Title 42 Ending

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 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Greg Wassberg and reappointed John Jenkins, Robert McFarlane, M.D., Will Rodgers, and Frank Steed, Jr. to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on March 15, 2027.

Appointment

May 4

Governor Abbott Reappoints Meaux, Scott To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Abbott Reappoints Meaux, Scott To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of Directors

Appointment

May 3

Governor Abbott Reappoints Coons To Correctional Managed Health Care Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kris Coons to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

May 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Upper Guadalupe River Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed William R. “Bill” Rector, M.D. and Margaret B. “Maggie” Snow and appointed Jeanne Stacy to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

May 3

Governor Abbott Proclaims May 2023 As Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Governor Abbott Proclaims May 2023 As Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Proclamation

May 3

Governor Abbott Pledges To Expand Education Freedom In Houston

Governor Greg Abbott last night pledged to expand education freedom for all Texas students at a Parent Empowerment Night held at Reflections of Christ's Kingdom World Outreach International (The R.O.C.K.) packed with over 350 parents, students, educators, and parent empowerment advocates in Houston.

Press Release

May 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Rothfelder To Veterans’ Land Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Rothfelder to the Veterans’ Land Board for a term set to expire on December 29, 2024.

Appointment