News

Aug 19

Governor Abbott, DSHS, TDEM To Deploy Additional Medical Personnel, Establish More COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Centers Throughout Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will deploy additional medical personnel and launch more COVID-19 antibody infusion centers across the state over the next week.

Press Release

Aug 19

Governor Abbott Announces Odessa Designated As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Odessa, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).

Press Release

Aug 18

Governor Abbott Announces Additional Federal COVID-19 Relief Assistance Payments For Local Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced additional federal coronavirus relief assistance payments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will begin this week for populations under 50,000.

Press Release

Aug 17

Office Of The Governor Statement Concerning Governor Abbott

Office of the Governor Communications Director Mark Miner today issued a statement after Governor Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19.

Press Release

Aug 17

Governor Abbott Names Paup to Western States Water Council

Governor Greg Abbott has named Brooke Paup to the Western States Water Council for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Aug 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Jackson to Environmental Flows Advisory Group

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathleen Jackson to the Environmental Flows Advisory Group for a term at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Aug 16

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Governor’s Broadband Development Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Hetherington, Akbar Kara, and Hatch Smith, Jr. to the Governor’s Broadband Development Council for terms set to expire on August 31, 2026.

Appointment

Aug 16

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, November 2, 2021 as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.

Press Release