News

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Directs DFPS To Investigate Gender-Transitioning Procedures As Child Abuse

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) directing the agency to conduct prompt and thorough investigations of any reported instances of Texas children being subjected to abusive gender-transitioning procedures.

Press Release

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In February 2022

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In February 2022

Proclamation

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2022

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In February 2022

Proclamation

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In February 2022

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In February 2022

Proclamation

Feb 18

Governor Abbott Holds Roundtable In Conroe On Crime Related To Illegal Immigration

Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable in Conroe on crime related to illegal immigration.

Press Release

Feb 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Adams To Capital Project Oversight Advisory Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Phil Adams to the Capital Project Oversight Advisory Commission for a term at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Feb 17

Governor Abbott, TDEM Activate Additional State Resources Amid Increased Fire Weather Conditions Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state resources in response to critical fire weather conditions across Texas heading into the weekend.

Press Release

Feb 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Twelve To Texas Industrialized Building Code Council

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Roland L. Brown, Otis Jones, Binoy Kurien, Edward Martin, Scott McDonald, and Stephen Shang to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Carroll Pruitt and reappointed Suzanne Arnold, Janet Hoffman, Edwin "Scooter" Lofton, John "Johnny" Scholl, and W.F. "Dubb" Smith for terms set to expire on February 1, 2024.

Appointment