News

Oct 22

Office of the Governor, DSHS Provide Nearly 3 Million Flu Vaccines For Texas Children, Adults

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has secured 2.8 million doses of flu vaccine for the Texas Vaccines for Children Program and the new Adult Influenza Vaccine Initiative.

Press Release

Oct 22

Governor Abbott Announces Mexico Fulfillment Of Water Delivery Obligations Under 1944 Water Treaty

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that Mexico will fulfill its obligations to Texas under the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande (1944 Water Treaty), which was signed February 3, 1944.

Press Release

Oct 22

Governor Greg Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration Following Hurricane Hanna in October

Governor Greg Abbott renews the Disaster Declaration for 32 Texas counties following Hurricane Hanna.

Proclamation

Oct 22

Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration For Hurricane Laura in October

Governor Abbott renews Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Laura

Proclamation

Oct 21

Governor Abbott Presents National Small Business Person Of The Year Award To Timothy Porter

Governor Greg Abbott today presented the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) National Small Business Person of the Year Award to San Antonio resident Timothy Porter, founder and CEO of Appddiction Studios, LLC.

Press Release

Oct 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Three And Names Chair Of Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Professional Counselors

The board has licensing, examination, and rulemaking responsibilities in the field of professional counseling.

Appointment

Oct 21

Governor Abbott, TEA Establish Targeted Education Funds for Families Of Students With Cognitive Disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the establishment of the Supplementary Special Education Services (SSES) program to connect eligible students with severe cognitive disabilities with additional support for the critical services they require.

Press Release