News

Mar 8

Governor Abbott Reappoints Riggs To Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Weldon Riggs to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District for a term set to expire on February 1, 202

Appointment

Mar 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Three to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tara Turk-Zaafran to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor reappointed Jelain Chubb and Malinda L. Cowen for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025 and February 1, 2024, respectively.

Appointment

Mar 6

Governor Abbott, DPS Launch “Operation Lone Star” To Address Crisis At Southern Border

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched Operation Lone Star to combat the smuggling of people and drugs into Texas.

Press Release

Mar 6

Governor Abbott Extends Hurricane Harvey Proclamation - March 2021

Governor Abbott Extends Hurricane Harvey Proclamation - March 2021

Proclamation

Mar 6

Governor Abbott Extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration - March 2021

Governor Abbott Extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration - March 2021

Proclamation

Mar 5

Governor Abbott Supports Bill Protecting Texans From Wrongful Social Media Censorship

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Tyler with Senator Bryan Hughes in support of Senate Bill 12 (SB 12).

Press Release

Mar 4

State Leadership Announces Funding For Texas School Systems To Support In-Person Instruction

Funding is being provided to support schools for the remainder of the 2020-2021 academic year as they continue to support student learning that has been disrupted by the pandemic

Press Release

Mar 4

Governor Abbott Names Chair and Appoints Three to Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Leslie Lasater and reappointed Reese Braswell and Erica Hall to the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. Additionally, the Governor named Nancy Blackwell as chair of the board.

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