News

Aug 27

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Judicial Compensation Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Rebeca Aizpuru Huddle and appointed Carlos Amaral and Curt Nelson to the Judicial Compensation Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. T

Appointment

Aug 27

Governor Abbott Releases Report Highlighting Progress On School Safety Initiatives In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today released the Texas School Safety Update report highlighting the progress made to keep students and teachers safe at school.

Press Release

Aug 26

Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jane Bland to Texas Supreme Court

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Jeff Brown’s formal resignation.

Press Release

Aug 26

Governor Abbott Appoints Carson And Hellums To Health And Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bonnie Hellums and Wayne Carson, Ph.D. to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Transition Legislative Oversight Committee for terms at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Aug 24

Governor Abbott Commemorates Hurricane Harvey Anniversary In Fulton, TX

Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Harvey by delivering remarks at the groundbreaking of the new Fulton Pier and ceremonially signing into law Senate Bill 6 (Kolkhorst/Morrison) and House Bill 6 (Morrison/Hunter/Kolkhorst) in Fulton, TX.

Press Release

Aug 23

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Drought Conditions In South Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for seven counties in South Texas currently experiencing severe drought conditions resulting in an increased threat of wildfire.

Press Release

Aug 23

Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster In South Texas Due To Drought Conditions

Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Duval, Hall, Jim Hogg, Randall, Swisher, Webb, and Zapata counties following severe drought conditions.

Proclamation

Aug 22

Governor Abbott Holds First Texas Safety Commission Meeting On Combating Hate And Extremism In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission in Austin.

Press Release