News

Sep 21

Governor Abbott Designates Mexican Cartels As Terrorist Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and instructing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to keep Texans safe amid the growing national fentanyl crisis.

Press Release

Sep 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Towery, Hayes To Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Frank Towery Jr. and reappointed Julia Hayes to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2024.

Appointment

Sep 21

Governor Abbott Invites Texas Employers To Apprenticeship Conference

Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas employers from across the state to attend in-person or via livestream the 2022 ApprenticeshipTexas Conference hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) September 22-23 in McAllen.

Press Release

Sep 20

Governor Abbott Celebrates DHR Health Level 1 Trauma Center Dedication

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the one-year designation anniversary and the Dr. Kenneth Mattox Trauma Unit dedication ceremony for DHR Health's Level 1 Trauma Center in Edinburg.

Press Release

Sep 20

Governor Abbott Directs State Agencies To Ramp Up Anti-Fentanyl Efforts

Governor Abbott today sent a letter to state agency leaders directing them to ramp up state efforts to combat the deadly fentanyl crisis impacting communities across Texas and the nation.

Press Release

Sep 19

Governor Abbott Congratulates 31 Texas National Blue Ribbon Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the 31 Texas schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022.

Press Release

Sep 19

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In September 2022

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In September 2022.

Proclamation

Sep 19

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In September 2022

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In September 2022.

Proclamation