News

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Announces Sugar Land Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Sugar Land will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Wednesday, February 28.

Press Release

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Announces Over $193,000 Job Training Grant To Northeast Texas Community College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $193,372 to Northeast Texas Community College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Press Release

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Names Ladner Chair, Appoints Houston To Risk Management Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeffrey Houston to the Risk Management Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor named Gerald Ladner, Sr. chair of the Board.

Appointment

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Reappoints Halbrooks As Presiding Officer Of North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Gary Halbrooks as the presiding officer of the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2026.

Appointment

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Announces Launch Of Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, And Innovation Program

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the opening of applications for the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program, a new competitive economic incentive tool that will attract new jobs and investments to the state.

Press Release

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Gray To 489th District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tracy Gray to the 489th Judicial District Court in Kaufman County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Launches New Digital Media Friendly Texas Program

Governor Greg Abbott today launched the new Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community program in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism.

Press Release

Feb 20

Governor Abbott Announces Galveston Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Galveston has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release