News

Dec 29

Governor Abbott Rosters State Resources Ahead Of Significant Winter Weather, Flash Flood Threats Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby ahead of significant winter weather and potential flash flooding that is expected to impact Texas.

Press Release

Dec 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Batch To Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brandon Batch to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for a term set to expire on January 31, 2021.

Appointment

Dec 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Shrode To 358th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Shrode as Judge of the 358th Judicial District Court in Ector County.

Appointment

Dec 28

Governor Abbott, DSHS Encourage Nursing Facilities To Take Advantage Of COVID-19 Treatments

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are alerting nursing facilities to the availability of monoclonal antibody therapies that can be used to treat residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Press Release

Dec 28

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 68

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, January 23, 2021, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 68 seat recently vacated by Senator-elect Drew Springer.

Press Release

Dec 26

Governor Greg Abbott Renews State of Disaster Following Violent Protests

Governor Greg Abbott renews State of Disaster in December for all Texas counties following violent protests in May of 2020.

Proclamation

Dec 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Holup To Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jill Holup to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for a term set to expire on January 31, 2025.

Appointment

Dec 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Two And Names Chair Of Texas State Board Of Social Worker Examiners

The board is responsible for regulating the practice of social work in Texas.

Appointment