News

Feb 10

Governor Abbott Reappoints McKethan To Industry-Based Certification Advisory Council

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Donna McKethan to the Industry-Based Certification Advisory Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Feb 10

Operation Lone Star Busts Mexican Drug Cartels’ Expanding Reach

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

Feb 9

The Governor’s Committee To Support The Military Releases 2022 Report

The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military today released their 2022 report with recommendations for policy changes and legislative action to improve education, health care, quality of life, workforce development, encroachment, and infrastructure as they relate to the military community of Texas.

Press Release

Feb 9

Governor Abbott Honors Exceptional Texas Teacher At Nederland ISD

Governor Greg Abbott today presented the Milken Educator Award to Jenna Dean of Nederland Independent School District's (NISD) Helena Park Elementary School at an award ceremony with the entire school.

Press Release

Feb 8

Governor Abbott Celebrates 100 Years Of State Parks In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott tonight celebrated 100 years of Texas state parks at the Texas State Parks Centennial Celebration at the Bullock Texas History Museum’s The Art of Texas State Parks exhibit in Austin.

Press Release

Feb 8

Governor Abbott Announces Over $245,000 Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area has been awarded a Skills Development Fund grant of more than $245,000 by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Press Release

Feb 8

Governor Abbott Reappoints Phillips To Red River Compact Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robin Phillips to the Red River Compact Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Feb 8

Governor Abbott Reappoints Tate To Pecos River Compact Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Frederic “Rick” Tate to the Pecos River Compact Commission for a term set to expire on January 23, 2029.

Appointment