News

Dec 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Clifford Porter, M.D., Ph.D., Bryan Sisk, DNP, Candice Smith, and Cheletta Watkins, M.D. to the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Dec 1

Governor Abbott Announces San Augustine Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of San Augustine has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Dec 1

Governor Abbott Announces Joint SBA Preliminary Damage Assessments For Southeast Texas Storm Damage

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) join state and local partners to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments in Southeast Texas communities impacted by recent severe storms and tornadoes.

Press Release

Nov 28

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential severe storms expected to impact Southeast and East Texas beginning tomorrow.

Press Release

Nov 28

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential severe storms expected to impact Southeast and East Texas beginning tomorrow.

Press Release

Nov 27

Governor Abbott, First Lady Abbott Deliver Meals On Wheels For Thanksgiving

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today volunteered with Meals on Wheels Central Texas to deliver Thanksgiving meals to Texas families and homebound seniors in Austin.

Press Release

Nov 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Andresen, Long To Texas Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Eric Andresen and Crystal Long to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Nov 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Wilhelm As Judge Of The 504th Judicial District Court In Ellis County

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Gregory “Greg” Wilhelm as Judge of the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment