News

Jun 4

Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop In Vidor

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Vidor will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, June 8.

Press Release

Jun 3

Governor Abbott Names Farias Chair And Williams Vice Chair Of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott has named Fred Farias, III, O.D. as chair and Donna N. Williams vice chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Jun 2

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For June

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $208 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of June as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

Jun 2

Governor Abbott Announces New Cacique, LLC Facility in Amarillo

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Cacique, LLC (“Cacique”) will open a new food processing operation in Amarillo, Texas.

Press Release

Jun 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Kim to State Board of Educator Certification

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Andrew Kim to the State board of Educator Certification for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Jun 1

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Additional Food Benefits For Texas WIC Families This Summer

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced a temporary increase in food benefits for families participating in the Texas Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) through September 2021.

Press Release

Jun 1

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Border Crisis In Texas

Declaration provides more resources to address influx of unlawful immigrants

Press Release

Jun 1

Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents and Student Representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2022.

Appointment