News

Aug 2

Governor Abbott Orders Special Election To Be Held In Congressional District 18

Governor Abbott Orders Special Election To Be Held In Congressional District 18

Proclamation

Aug 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Hogan, Scheibe To Private Sector Advisory Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Chris Hogan and Gary Scheibe to the Private Sector Advisory Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the governor.

Appointment

Aug 2

Operation Lone Star Victories In Floating Marine Barriers, Busing Cases

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Press Release

Aug 1

Governor Abbott Meets With CenterPoint, Accelerates Timeline For Improvements

Governor Greg Abbott today met with the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CenterPoint Energy, Jason P. Wells, and the Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs, Jason Ryan, at the Texas Capitol in Austin to discuss their proposal to better respond to future severe weather events.

Press Release

Aug 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Fernandez To Governor’s Committee To Support The Military

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

Appointment

Jul 31

Governor Abbott Reappoints Boyd To Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Douglass “Doug” Boyd to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission for a term set to expire on March 17, 2026.

Appointment

Jul 31

Governor Abbott Congratulates Cedar Park As First Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Cedar Park on being designated as the first Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Jul 31

Governor Abbott Statement On Fifth Circuit Ruling On Marine Barriers

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit allowing Texas to maintain its floating marine barriers in the Rio Grande River.

Press Release