News

Nov 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Storz To Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Board of Directors

The board oversees the storage, preservation and distribution of stream and river water in Jackson County.

Appointment

Nov 5

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For November 2020

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $202 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of November as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

Nov 4

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration In Response To Drought Conditions

Governor Abbott extends Disaster Declaration in response to drought conditions in Texas.

Proclamation

Nov 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Ramirez To Board Of The Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles provides customer services that include vehicle registration, regulation of vehicle dealers, and grants to reduce vehicle burglaries and thefts, among others.

Appointment

Nov 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas

The council partners with the Texas Workforce Commission to advocate for people with disabilities in the vocational rehabilitation process.

Appointment

Nov 2

Governor’s Broadband Development Council Issues First Report To Texas Legislature

The Governor's Broadband Development Council (GBDC) has issued its first report to the Texas Legislature.

Press Release

Oct 30

Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force Issues First Biennial Report To Texas Legislature

The Office of the Governor's Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) today issued its first Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature. 

Press Release

Oct 29

Governor Abbott, TEA Issue Report Showing Teacher Pay Raises For 2019-2020 School Year

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released a report showing significant pay raises for Texas teachers for the 2019-2020 academic year as a result of House Bill 3 (HB 3).

Press Release