News

Feb 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Payne To Cancer Prevention And Research Institute Of Texas Oversight Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cindy Barberio Payne to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee for a term set to expire on January 31, 2025.

Appointment

Feb 13

Governor Abbott Extended The Disaster Declaration In February 2020 For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation

Feb 13

Governor Abbott Charges Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative With Continued Transformation Of Workforce Development

Governor Greg Abbott today charged the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative, to marshal the combined resources of the three agencies to carry forward the reforms adopted by the 86th Legislature through the passage of House Bill 3 and to identify strategies to address long-term workforce development needs across the state.

Press Release

Feb 11

Governor Abbott Announces Departure of Top Adviser

For the last seven years, Matt Hirsch has guided messaging, press relations, and media strategy for the Governor.

Press Release

Feb 6

Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting In Austin

The Office of the Governor's Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) today held its inaugural meeting at the Texas State Capitol.

Press Release

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Statement On President Trump’s State Of The Union Address

Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union address.

Press Release

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Appoints Alanis And Huizar To Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees

The board oversees the Texas Municipal Retirement System, which is responsible for providing a secure retirement benefit plan for eligible employees of more than 800 cities.

Appointment

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Proclaims February 2020 African-American History Month

As a state and nation shaped by the diversity of our citizens, it is vital we recognize and celebrate the different races, nationalities, and backgrounds of the land we love.

Proclamation