News

Aug 21

Governor Abbott Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing Establishing College Of Medicine At University Of Houston

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed into law House Bill 826 (Zerwas/Huffman), establishing the College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Press Release

Aug 20

Governor Abbott Names Daniel Chair And Appoints Demerson To Texas Workforce Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Demerson to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set to expire February 1, 2021. Additionally, the Governor named Bryan Daniel chair.

Press Release, Appointment

Aug 20

Governor Abbott Announces New Uber Hub in Dallas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Uber Technologies, Inc. will establish a new U.S. General and Administrative Hub that will house various corporate functions in Dallas, Texas

Press Release

Aug 19

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 148

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 5, 2019 as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 148 seat recently vacated by former Representative Jessica Farrar.

Aug 19

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Safety Commission

Last week, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Domestic Terrorism Task Force to combat hateful acts of extremism in Texas following the recent shooting in El Paso. Today, Governor Abbott announced the Texas Safety Commission, which will develop an immediate action plan for the State of Texas.

Press Release

Aug 19

Governor Abbott Appoints Hughs As Texas Secretary Of State

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ruth Ruggero Hughs as the Texas Secretary of State. The Secretary serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws throughout Texas.

Press Release, Appointment

Aug 16

Governor Abbott Reappoints Clayton To Texas Judicial Council

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Sonia Clayton to the Texas Judicial Council for a term set to expire on June 30, 2025.

Press Release, Appointment

Aug 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Covey To Governing Board Of The Texas Indigent Defense Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Valerie Covey to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2020.

Press Release, Appointment