News

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

Jul 31

Governor Abbott Announces Over $331,000 Career Training Grant To Amarillo College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant of over $331,000 to Amarillo College.

Press Release

Jul 31

Governor Abbott Statement On Vice President Harris’ Yearslong Border Failure

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on Vice President Kamala Harris’ continued refusal to address the border crisis.

Press Release

Jul 28

Governor Abbott Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL Fire through the California Office of Emergency Services.

Press Release

Jul 28

Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In July 2024

Governor Abbott Renews Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In July 2024

Proclamation