News

Apr 25

Governor Abbott Reappoints Martin, Moore To Texas Racing Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Margaret Martin and Michael “Mike” Moore to the Texas Racing Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027 and February 1, 2029, respectively.

Appointment

Apr 25

Governor Abbott Reappoints Barrera, Cardenas To Texas Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Estrella Barrera and Blanca Cardenas to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for terms set to expire February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Apr 24

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Linden

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Linden will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, May 1.

Press Release

Apr 24

Governor Abbott Celebrates Increasing Power Generation At Entergy Power Station Groundbreaking

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ ongoing efforts to increase reliable power generation for our growing state at a groundbreaking ceremony for Entergy Texas’ Orange County Advanced Power Station.

Press Release

Apr 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Bendele, Crow To Nueces River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Abbott has appointed Fohn Bendele and John "Keith" Crow to the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire February 1, 2027 and February 1, 2025, respectively.

Appointment

Apr 22

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather impacting parts of Texas beginning today through this weekend.

Press Release

Apr 22

President Biden Partially Approves Governor Abbott’s Request For Major Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Joe Biden partially approved the state's request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by the effects of icy conditions and winter weather from Winter Storm Mara earlier this year. 

Press Release

Apr 21

First Lady Abbott Honors Texans At 28th Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today honored volunteers during the keynote address at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) 28th Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony in Austin.

Press Release