News

Feb 25

Governor Abbott Reappoints Bugg To State Preservation Board

Governor Abbott has reappointed Alethea Swann Bugg to the State Preservation Board for a term to expire on February 1, 2023.

Appointment

Feb 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Mahadeva To The Executive Council Of Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Manoranjan “Mano” Mahadeva to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners for a term set to expire February 1, 2023

Appointment

Feb 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Yelovich to Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David “Dave” Yelovich to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a term set to expire on September 5, 2025.

Appointment

Feb 25

Governor Abbott Announces “Save Our Seniors” Initiative To Vaccinate Homebound Seniors In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Corpus Christi where he announced the statewide Save Our Seniors initiative to vaccinate homebound seniors across Texas.

Press Release

Feb 25

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Bastrop County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Bastrop County, 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

Feb 25

Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch Call Center To Assist Texans With Texas Individual Assistance Reporting Tool

Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), with the assistance of the Texas Military Department, launched a call center to assist Texans, who have limited or no internet access, with completing the State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT).

Press Release

Feb 24

Governor Abbott Delivers Televised Statewide Address On Power Outages, Winter Weather Response In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott tonight delivered a televised statewide address on the state's response to recent power outages caused by the severe winter weather as well as the actions the state is taking to ensure the reliability of Texas’ power infrastructure. 

Press Release

Feb 24

Governor Abbott, TDLR Issue Temporary Waiver To Increase Fuel Supply In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) have issued a temporary waiver to increase the fuel supply in Texas.`

Press Release