News

Jun 25

Governor Abbott Amends Border Crisis Disaster Declaration

Governor Abbott Amends Border Crisis Disaster Declaration

Proclamation

Jun 25

Governor Abbott Urges County Judges Across Texas To Complete Border Budget Forecast Form

Governor Greg Abbott today urged County Judges across Texas to submit their 2-year projected budget for expenses related to the ongoing border crisis.

Press Release

Jun 25

Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Call For Jailers To Assist Border Sheriffs With Increased Arrests Related To Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call for jailers across the state to assist border sheriffs with operating detention facilities and providing jail beds for those arrested for state charges related to the border crisis.

Press Release

Jun 23

Governor Abbott Statement on Vice President Harris’ Upcoming Visit to Texas’ Southern Border

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on Vice President and Border Czar Kamala Harris announcing her first visit to Texas' southern border amid the ongoing border crisis.

Press Release

Jun 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Milton to Governor’s Committee to Support the Military

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Fred Milton to the Governor’s Committee to Support the Military for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Jun 22

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Special Session Date

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he will convene a special legislative session on July 8, 2021.

Press Release

Jun 22

Governor Abbott Names Temporary Executive Director and Appoints Six to Gulf Coast Protection District Board of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sally Bakko, Michel Bechel, Roger Guenther, Robert D. "Bob" Mitchell, Lori J. Traweek, and Michael VanDerSnick to the Gulf Coast Protection District Board of Directors.

Appointment