News

Feb 5

Governor Abbott Releases 2022-2023 Budget With Key Priorities

Governor Greg Abbott today released his budget for the 2022-2023 biennium. The Governor's budget ensures that the State of Texas continues to build on the critical progress made in public school finance, property tax reform, disaster preparedness, school safety, and numerous other achievements of previous legislatures.

Press Release

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Sets Date For Special Runoff Election In House District 68

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, February 23, 2021 as the date for special runoff election to fill the seat vacated by Senator Drew Springer.

Press Release

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration - February 2021

Governor Abbott Extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration - February 2021

Proclamation

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Extends Hurricane Harvey Disaster Proclamation - February 2021

Governor Abbott Extends Hurricane Harvey Proclamation - February 2021

Proclamation

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election Date For House District 68

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election Date For House District 68

Proclamation

Feb 4

Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Berry And Carter To Texas Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Justin Berry and Melissa Carter to the Texas Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council for terms set to expire January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2022, respectively.

Press Release, Appointment

Feb 4

Governor Abbott, TDEM Deploy State Mobile Vaccine Teams To Five Underserved Counties This Week

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with the Texas Military Department (TMD), is deploying State Mobile Vaccination Teams to five additional underserved counties this week: Motley, Glasscock, Kenedy, Terrell, and McMullen.

Press Release

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jodie Elder, Ph.D. and reappointed Anthony Scoma, D.Min. and Evelyn Husband Thompson to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Press Release, Appointment