News

Aug 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Morgan To 318th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brent Morgan to the 318th Judicial District Court in Midland County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Aug 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Wren As District Attorney Of 159th Judicial District

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amy Wren as the District Attorney of the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026,  or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Aug 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Mangum-Merendino To 75th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Michelle Mangum-Merendino as Judge of the 75th Judicial District Court in Liberty County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Aug 15

Governor Abbott Announces Special Session #2

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation identifying 19 agenda items for Special Session #2 that begins at 12:00 PM today, Friday, August 15.

Press Release

Aug 15

Texas Sets New Records For Total Jobs, Texans Working

Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state set new records for total nonfarm jobs and the number of Texans working based on July data.

Press Release

Aug 14

Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Remove Squatters From Private Property In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 1333 into law to close loopholes, remove squatters, and defend homeowners' property rights during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol.

Press Release

Aug 14

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Austin Community College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3.6 million has been extended to Austin Community College District (ACC) for an advanced semiconductor manufacturing lab and precision welding program at the Round Rock Campus in East Williamson County.

Press Release

Aug 13

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Tropical Weather Risk

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a tropical weather system expected to impact the Texas Gulf Coast beginning on Friday.

Press Release