News

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

Jun 1

Governor Abbott Signs Back The Blue Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today signed several pieces of legislation into law that will stop cities from defunding the police and enhance penalties for criminal activities that interfere with or harm law enforcement.

Press Release

Jun 1

Governor Abbott Announces Wagners CFT, LLC Building First U.S. Manufacturing Plant In Parker County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Wagners CFT, LLC (“Wagners”) will establish a new manufacturing and assembly facility in Parker County, Texas.

Press Release

Jun 1

Governor Abbott Names Aplin Chair and Appoints Galo to Parks and Wildlife Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anna Benavides Galo to the Parks and Wildlife Commission for a term set to expire February 1, 2027. Additionally, the Governor has named Arch “Beaver” Aplin as chair.

Appointment

May 31

Governor Abbott Statement On 87th Legislative Session

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement upon the conclusion of the 87th regular Legislative Session.

Press Release