News

Feb 6

Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Plan Banning Use Of TikTok

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a statewide model security plan for Texas state agencies to address vulnerabilities presented by the use of TikTok and other software on personal and state-issued devices.

Press Release

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Issues Ice Storm Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties impacted by this week’s ice storm that caused widespread property damage, hazardous travel disruptions, and localized power outages.

Press Release

Feb 3

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Final Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For February 2023

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $345.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of February as the final extension of benefits.

Press Release

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Camacho As Deputy Adjutant General For Air

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brigadier General Andrew J. Camacho to serve as the Deputy Adjutant General for Air for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Proclaims February 2023 As Black History Month In Texas

Governor Abbott Proclaims February 2023 As Black History Month In Texas

Proclamation

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Reappoints Richards, Thompson To Manufactured Housing Board

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ronald M. “Ronnie” Richards and Keith C. Thompson to the Manufactured Housing Board for terms set to expire January 31, 2029.

Appointment

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Reappoints Rodriguez, Smith To Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Miguel “Mike” Rodriguez and Patrick “Dean” Smith to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Johnson As Injured Employee Public Counsel

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dirk Johnson to the Injured Employee Public Counsel for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment