News

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Moody To Governor’s University Research Initiative Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Walker Moody to the Governor's University Research Initiative Advisory Board for a term at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of The Texas Music Office

The Texas Music Office (TMO) serves the Texas music industry by creating new opportunities and connecting businesses in communities all across the state.

Press Release

Jan 31

Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster Due To Drought Conditions In 22 Texas Counties

Governor Abbott declares a state of disaster in Anderson, Bell, Blanco, Burleson, Burnet, Cherokee, Dimmit, Freestone, Henderson, Jackson, Karnes, Kinney, Liano, Maverick, Navarro, Real, Smith, Uvalde, Val Verde, Williamson, Zapata, and Zavala counties.

Proclamation

Jan 31

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Participates In White House Human Trafficking Summit

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the White House Human Trafficking Summit, and met with federal officials to discuss Texas' efforts to combat human trafficking.

Press Release

Jan 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Faubion To Advisory Committee To The Texas Board Of Criminal Justice On Offenders With Medical Or Mental Impairments

The committee advises the board and the director of the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments on matters related to offenders with medical or mental impairment.

Appointment

Jan 31

Governor Abbott Reappoints Reiser And Walker To Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors

Governor Abbott has reappointed Thomas “Tom” Reiser and Douglas “Doug” Walker to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on April 1, 2021.

Appointment

Jan 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Jefferson And Orange County Board Of Pilot Commissioners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Chris Guy and reappointed Shawn M. Sparrow and Milton “Brad” Taylor to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms to expire on August 22, 2021.

Appointment

Jan 30

Governor Abbott Joins Secretary Alex Azar, Federal Cabinet And Health Officials, State Governors For Update On Coronavirus

Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a call with U.S. HHS Secretary Alex Azar, federal cabinet and health officials, and other state governors on the status of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the US.

Press Release