News

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Cassels As District Attorney Of 159th Judicial District

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Janet Reynolds Cassels as the District Attorney of the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County, effective April 1, 2019

Appointment

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Announces $14.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities

The grant money will be invested in infrastructure projects and other initiatives to increase the military value of military installations in Texas and protect jobs.

Press Release

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Announces Comfort Food Care Packages For Texas Youth And Families

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the CFCP program to provide meals for at-risk youth and families in communities across Texas as the state responds to COVID-19.

Press Release

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Implementing Essential Services And Activities Protocols

The protocols direct all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people who are not in the same household.

Proclamation

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order, Implements Statewide Essential Services And Activities Protocols

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas

Press Release

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of 1135 Medicaid Waiver

This approval grants Texas flexibility in administering Medicaid while the state continues to respond to COVID-19.

Press Release

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Waives COVID-19 Medical Cost-Sharing For Public Safety Employees

Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain statutory provisions to ensure public safety employees who contract COVID-19 during the course of their employment will be reimbursed.

Press Release

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Mandating 14-Day Quarantine For Travelers Arriving From CA, LA, WA, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami

The Governor issued a proclamation regarding his prior Executive Order mandating a self-quarantine for individuals arriving from the New York Tri-State Area and New Orleans, Louisiana.

Proclamation