News

Oct 4

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted Following Tropical Storm Imelda

Today, the President granted Governor Abbott’s request that will provide Individual Assistance for those in Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, and Orange counties.

Press Release

Oct 4

Governor Greg Abbott Taps Commissioner George P. Bush To Lead Historic $4 Billion Comprehensive Mitigation Plan

The comprehensive program will prioritize large-scale, regional projects that increase the state’s resilience to disasters statewide, protect lives and mitigate against future hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Press Release

Oct 4

Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Hollingsworth To Sulphur River Basin Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kirby Hollingsworth to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Appointment

Oct 4

Governor Abbott Reappoints Botkin To Public Utility Commission Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Shelly Botkin to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire on September 1, 2025.

Appointment

Oct 3

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks At “Can You See Me?” Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign Launch In Houston

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the "Can You See Me?" anti-human trafficking campaign launch in Houston.

Press Release

Oct 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Farias And Schwartz To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

The board provides leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system.

Appointment

Oct 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Upper Guadalupe River Authority

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Aaron C. Bulkley and appointed Gene Allen and Lynda Ables to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority with terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Oct 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kelly Vander Ploeg Aimone, Kevin Koch, Cassandra Ruiz, Debra Seefeld, and Joyce Yannuzzi to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025.

Appointment