News

Jul 12

ERCOT Responds To Governor Abbott’s Directives To Improve Electric Grid Reliability

Last week, Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directing the PUC and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to take immediate actions to increase power generation capacity and ensure reliability of the Texas power grid.

Press Release

Jul 12

Governor Abbott Orders Texas Rangers To Investigate Allegations At Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Rangers to immediately investigate reports of illegal behavior at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Press Release

Jul 10

Governor Abbott Hosts Border Security Roundtable With Border Sheriffs At State Capitol

Governor Abbott Hosts Border Security Roundtable With Border Sheriffs At State Capitol

Press Release

Jul 9

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Port Aransas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Port Aransas will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, July 13.

Press Release

Jul 7

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks At U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber Of Commerce–Southwest Region Women In Business Symposium

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce–Southwest Region’s virtual Women in Business Symposium.

Press Release

Jul 7

Governor Abbott Places State Resources On Standby As Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Threaten South Texas, Coastal Bend

Governor Greg Abbott today readied state resources as heavy rain, flash flooding, and river flooding threaten South Texas and the Coastal Bend over the next few days.

Press Release

Jul 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Texas State University System Board of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sheila Faske and Stephen Lee and reappointed Alan Tinsley to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Jul 7

Governor Abbott Designates Dorris to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott has designated Susan Dorris to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for a term set at the Pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment