News

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Announces New Leprino Foods Facility in Lubbock

Governor Greg Abbott today announced at a press conference that Leprino Foods Company ("Leprino Foods") will establish a new dairy products manufacturing facility in Lubbock, Texas.

Press Release

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Appoints 11 to Texas Nonprofit Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 11 members to the Texas Nonprofit Council for terms ending October 1, 2024.

Appointment

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Adds Illegal Voting Penalty Increase To Third Special Session Agenda

Governor Greg Abbott today submitted a message to the Secretary of the Senate identifying legislation to increase the penalties for illegal voting as an additional agenda item for the Third Special Session that began on Monday, September 20.

Press Release

Sep 30

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For October

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing almost $294 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of October as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

Sep 30

Governor Abbott, TDEM Open COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Burnet

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will open a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Burnet.

Press Release

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Appoints Four to Work Group on Blockchain Matters

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Carla Reyes, William Henning, Jennifer Buaas, and Dan Teczar to the Work Group on Blockchain Matters. Additionally, he named Carla Reyes as Chair.

Appointment

Sep 29

Governor Abbott Announces Intention To Appeal FEMA Denial Of Federal Emergency Declaration In Response To Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of Texas' Federal Emergency Declaration request as a result of the escalating crisis at the Texas-Mexico border.

Press Release

Sep 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Ulis Deputy Adjutant General for Army

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brigadier General Monie R. Ulis to serve as the Deputy Adjutant General for Army for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment