News

Feb 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Criminal Justice

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Martin Garza and reappointed Faith Johnson and Sichan Siv to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Appointment

Feb 17

Governor Abbott Announces NRG Energy Expansion In Houston

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that an NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) electric power generation plant to be constructed at the existing NRG Greens Bayou facility in Harris County has been designated as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.

Press Release

Feb 16

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In February 2026

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In February 2026

Proclamation

Feb 16

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In February 2026

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In February 2026

Proclamation

Feb 16

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Flooding Disaster Proclamation In February 2026

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Flooding Disaster Proclamation In February 2026

Proclamation

Feb 16

Governor Abbott Celebrates Record-Breaking School Choice Demand

More Than 100,000 Applications Received In Less Than Two Weeks

Press Release

Feb 15

Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Wildfire Response Resources Ahead Of Critical Fire Danger

Governor Abbott announced today that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state wildfire response resources in anticipation of elevated-to-critical fire weather conditions in large areas of South, West, and Northwest Texas this week.

Press Release