News

Apr 15

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Pilot Point

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Pilot Point, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which for 50 years has helped to grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, and video game production.

Press Release

Apr 15

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Drought Conditions In April 2021

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Drought Conditions In April 2021

Proclamation

Apr 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Okpa to State Securities Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed EE Okpa to the State Securities Board for a term set to expire January 20, 2027.

Appointment

Apr 15

Governor Abbott Urges President Biden, Vice President Harris To Designate Mexican Drug Cartels As Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President and Border Czar Kamala Harris encouraging the federal government to designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

Press Release

Apr 14

Governor Abbott Announces 35 Participating Counties For Seventh Week Of Save Our Seniors Initiative

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) have announced 35 counties participating in the seventh week of the Save Our Seniors COVID-19 vaccine initiative.

Press Release

Apr 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Foster and Rowling to Parks and Wildlife Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paul Foster and Blake Rowling to the Parks and Wildlife Commission for terms set to expire February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Apr 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Skov As Rio Grande Compact Commissioner

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert “Bobby” Skov as the Rio Grande Compact Commissioner for a term set to expire on June 9, 2025.

Appointment

Apr 14

Governor Abbott Reappoints Alanis to Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Anali Alanis to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term that will expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment