News

Sep 28

Governor Abbott Reappoints Taylor To Southern Regional Education Board

The Southern Regional Education Board works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education.

Appointment

Sep 28

Governor Abbott Statement On Dr. Roderic Pettigrew, GURI Recipient, Winning National Science Board Vannevar Bush Award

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Roderic Pettigrew, Ph.D, M.D., for receiving the National Science Board's prestigious Vannevar Bush Award.

Press Release

Sep 27

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Brazoria County In Response To Deadly Ameba Found In The Lake Jackson Water Supply

Governor Abbott issues Disaster Declaration For Brazoria County in response To deadly ameba found in the Lake Jackson water supply.

Proclamation

Sep 27

Governor Greg Abbott Renews State of Disaster Following Violent Protests

Governor Greg Abbott renews State of Disaster for all Texas counties following violent protests.

Proclamation

Sep 27

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Brazoria County In Response To Deadly Ameba Found In Lake Jackson Water Supply

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Brazoria County in response to Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly ameba, found in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.

Press Release

Sep 26

Governor Abbott Statement On Amy Coney Barrett Nomination To The Supreme Court

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court by President Trump:

Press Release

Sep 25

Governor Abbott Announces Deployment Of Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team, AgriLife Extension To Assist With California Wildfire Relief

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nine members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and six agents from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will deploy to Butte County, California on Saturday to help care for animals displaced by the ongoing wildfires.

Press Release

Sep 25

Governor Abbott Announces Over $171 Million In CARES Act Funding For Rental Assistance, Texas Eviction Diversion Program

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the allocation of over $171 million in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which will primarily be used for targeted rental assistance for Texans at risk of becoming homeless due to eviction.

Press Release