News

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Praises National Medal Of Honor Foundation’s Decision To Build Museum In Arlington

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation’s announcement that the future home of the National Medal of Honor Museum will be in Arlington, Texas.

Press Release

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To Mayor Adler Regarding Homelessness Crisis In Austin

The Governor will give the city until November 1st to make improvements before he directs state agencies to provide for the public health and safety of Austin’s residents

Press Release

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Names Bugbee President And CEO Of OneStar National Service Commission And OneStar Foundation

Governor Greg Abbott has named Chris Bugbee as president and CEO of the OneStar National Service Commission and the OneStar Foundation.

Appointment

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Board of Directors

The board oversees the storage, preservation and distribution of stream and river water in Jackson County.

Appointment

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration In Response to Tropical Storm Imelda

Governor Greg Abbott today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas counties that sustained widespread damage due to severe flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Imelda.

Press Release

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Alley As Chief Justice Of Eighth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Alley as Chief Justice of the Eighth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ed Janak and reappointed Drusilla Knight-Villarreal and David Prescott to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Names Three To Upper Colorado River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Nancy Blackwell, P.E., Fred Hernandez, Jr., and Mason Vaughan to the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors (UCRA) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment