News

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Statement On President Biden’s State Of The Union Address

Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.

Press Release

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Luckey To Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kristen Luckey to the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Cox, Ortiz To Texas Council On Sex Offender Treatment

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Cox and Andrea Ortiz to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029, and February 1, 2025, respectively.

Appointment

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Following Severe Weather, Tornadoes In Southeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for counties located in Southeast Texas impacted by severe storms and tornadoes that caused widespread damage from January 23-25, 2023.

Press Release

Feb 7

Governor Abbott, Nexstar Media Inc. Announce Live Statewide Telecast Of 2023 State Of The State Address

Governor Greg Abbott and Nexstar Media Inc. today announced that Nexstar television stations across the state of Texas will carry a live telecast of Governor Abbott’s 2023 State of the State address on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM CT, hosted by the Greater San Marcos Partnership and San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce.

Press Release

Feb 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Southern University Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard A. Johnson, III, Ed.D. and Brandon Simmons and reappointed James Benham to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Feb 6

Governor Abbott Reappoints Keeney To Board Of Pilot Commissioners For Harris County Ports

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jon Keeney to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Feb 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Cash To Governor’s Commission For Women

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ashley Cash to the Governor's Commission for Women for a term set to expire on December 31, 2023.

Appointment