News

Dec 21

Governor Abbott To Appoint Wilson To Fourteenth Court Of Appeals

The Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston serves Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Waller and Washington counties. 

Appointment

Dec 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Farris To First Court of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed April Farris to the First Court of Appeals, effective January 1, 2021, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Dec 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Cagle To Task Force On Disaster Issues Affecting Persons Who Are Elderly And Persons With Disabilities

The Task Force on Disaster Issues Affecting Persons Who Are Elderly and Persons Who Are Disabled will study methods to more effectively accommodate persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities before, during, and after a disaster or emergency evacuation. 

Appointment

Dec 21

Texas Capitol To Reopen January 4th

At a time when many state capitols, including the U.S. Capitol, are closed, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced today that the Texas Capitol will re-open on January 4th.  

Press Release

Dec 21
Dec 18

Governor Abbott, FDA Commissioner, CDC Director Hold Call With Texas Hospitals To Discuss COVID-19 Therapeutics

Governor Greg Abbott today held a call with hospital CEOs and representatives across Texas to discuss the importance of COVID-19 therapeutic antibody treatments in the state's fight against COVID-19.

Press Release

Dec 17

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today joined Jewish community leaders and delivered remarks at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in celebration of Hanukkah.

Dec 17

Governor Abbott, TEA Announce Free Access To Supplemental Math Computer Program for Texas Schools, Families Through Texas Home Learning 3.0

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced that a supplemental K-5 math computer program will be made available to school systems through TEA's Texas Home Learning 3.0 (THL 3.0) initiative.

Press Release