News

Aug 17

Governor Abbott Announces ALERRT Travel Assistance, Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor’s Public Safety Office (PSO) is accepting applications from law enforcement agencies for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) travel assistance and the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program for fiscal year 2023.

Press Release

Aug 17

Governor Abbott Names Sellers As Chair Of State Cemetery Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tom Sellers to the State Cemetery Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Aug 16

Governor Abbott Celebrates East Penn Manufacturing Expansion In Temple

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the grand opening of East Penn Manufacturing Company's new battery finishing and distribution center during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the facility in Temple.

Press Release

Aug 16

Governor Abbott Names Agarwal Vice Chairman Of Texas Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has named Arun Agarwal as Vice Chairman of the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

Appointment

Aug 16

Governor Abbott, DPS Launch iWatchTexas PSA To Promote Reporting System

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public service announcement to promote awareness of the iWatchTexas community reporting system as teachers, students, and school faculty across the state return to school for the new school year.

Press Release

Aug 15

Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In August 2022

Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In August 2022.

Proclamation

Aug 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Etcheverry To Texas Public Finance Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lance Etcheverry to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Aug 13

Governor Abbott Activates State Resources Ahead Of Potential Impacts From Tropical Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the activation of state resources and urged Texans to take the appropriate steps to prepare for impacts of potential tropical weather developments in the Gulf of Mexico.

Press Release