News

Sep 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Seven to Texas Medical Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ada Booth, M.D. and Ebony Todd and reappointed Michael Cokinos, Kandace Farmer, D.O., LuAnn Morgan, Jayaram Naidu, M.D., and Sherif Zaafran, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire on April 13, 2027.

Appointment

Sep 20

Governor Abbott Requests Federal Emergency Declaration From President Biden For State Of Texas In Response To Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting an emergency declaration for the State of Texas as a result of the escalating crisis at the Texas-Mexico border, specifically due to the dire situation in Val Verde County.

Press Release

Sep 19

Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Livingston

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

Press Release

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Signs Border Security Funding Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 9 into law, which will provide an additional $1.8 billion in state funding for border security over the next two years.

Press Release

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Talks With Small Business Owners At Roundtable In Dallas

Governor Greg Abbott today discussed Texas' vibrant economy and business environment at a small business roundtable hosted by Goldman Sachs in Dallas.

Press Release

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Reappoints Ellis Chair of the State Board of Education

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Keven Ellis, D.C. as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term set to expire on September 16, 2023.

Appointment

Sep 17

Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Sweatt to Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shelley Sweatt, Ed.D. to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Sep 16

Governor Abbott Statement On Biden Administration Refusal To Close Ports Of Entry

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Biden Administration reversed their decision to close ports of entry after a massive influx of migrants arrived at the Texas border.

Press Release