News

Mar 22

Governor Abbott Directs State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Critical Wildfire Threats

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of critical wildfire conditions anticipated for the Panhandle and West Texas this weekend and into the beginning of next week.

Press Release

Mar 22

Governor Abbott Named 2024 Texan Of The Year

Governor Greg Abbott last night was awarded 2024 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference for his critical role in propelling the Texas economy to greater heights at an award reception in New Braunfels.

Press Release

Mar 22

Texas Leads Nation With Jobs Surge In February

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the nation’s undisputed jobs leader following the release of February employment numbers showing jobs surging in Texas as employers added 49,800 jobs in February.

Press Release

Mar 21

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Texas Medical Board District Three Review Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ogechika “Oge” Alozie, M.D., Taylor Gillig, and Gabrielle Rich, D.O. to the Texas Medical Board District Three for terms set to expire on January 15, 2030.

Appointment

Mar 21

Governor Abbott Directs State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a severe storm system moving across the state this evening.

Press Release

Mar 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee

Governor Abbott has appointed Carla Smith to the Nursing Facility Administrations Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Mar 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Buckley, Creighton To Education Commission Of The States

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Representative Brad Buckley, D.V.M., and Senator Brandon Creighton to the Education Commission of the States (ECS) for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Mar 20

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Humanities Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Stacey Neal Combest, Elizabeth Johnson, and Ellen K. Ramsey to Humanities Texas for terms set to expire on December 31, 2025.

Appointment