News

Jan 5

Governor Abbott, TDEM Ready State Resources In Response To Elevated Fire Weather Throughout Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready resources in response to elevated fire weather through the end of the week across the state.

Press Release

Jan 5

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces GRACE’s Second Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking

Encourages Texans To Wear Blue On January 11, National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness

Press Release

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Cooley to 132nd Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dana Cooley as Judge of the 132nd Judicial District Court in Borden and Scurry Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2022 or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Gurley to 287th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathryn Gurley as Judge of the 287th Judicial District Court in Bailey and Parmer Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2022 or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Claborn as 287th Judicial District Attorney

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jackie R. Claborn II as District Attorney of the 287th Judicial District in Bailey and Parmer Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2022 or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jan 4

Governor Abbott Holds Briefing On Texas COVID-19 Response

Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from state medical and emergency response experts on the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state's ongoing response to the virus.

Press Release

Jan 4

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For January 2022

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $307 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of January.

Press Release

Jan 4

Governor Abbott Sues To Protect Texas National Guard From President Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter announcing his intention to sue the federal government over its unconstitutional vaccine mandate for the Texas National Guard.

Press Release