News

Dec 4

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Temple College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $9.8 million has been extended to Temple College for a new Central Texas Chips Hub in Taylor. This is the second TSIF grant to a Texas higher education institution.

Press Release

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Stephanie Muth As Executive Commissioner Of Texas Health And Human Services

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Stephanie Muth as the new Executive Commissioner for Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) effective January 3, 2026 upon retirement of the current HHS Commissioner for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Press Release

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1 Million In Grants To Boost Workforce Readiness

Governor Greg Abbott today announced six dual credit grants totaling more than $1 million have been awarded to Texas independent school districts (ISD) to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.

Press Release

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Announces Ariat International Expansion In Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Ariat International will expand their regional headquarters in Fort Worth, creating 150 new jobs and more than $8.9 million in capital investment.

Press Release

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To U.S. Secretary Bessent Requesting Suspension of CAIR’s Tax-Exempt Status

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to request the Treasury Department launch an investigation into the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and suspend its status as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. 

Press Release

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Statement On Retirement Of Texas HHS Executive Commissioner Young

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the retirement of Cecile Erwin Young as Executive Commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), effective January 2, 2026.  

Press Release

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Richey As Judge Of The 369th Judicial District Court In Anderson, Cherokee, And Leon Counties

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jonathan Richey as Judge of the 369th Judicial District Court in Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Fertitta To University Of Houston System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Patrick Fertitta to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on August 31, 2027.

Appointment