News

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Directs University Boards To Investigate Admission Policies

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to all Texas public University Boards of Regents following the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into the widespread college admissions bribery scheme.

Press Release

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Statement On Terminal Fire In Deer Park

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the fire at the Intercontinental Terminal in Deer Park.

Mar 15

Governor Greg Abbott Extended The State Disaster Declaration In March 2019 For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation

Mar 15

Governor Abbott Reappoints Wagner To Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed C. Price Wagner to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire January 31, 2025.

Appointment

Mar 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas State University System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Duke Austin and Nicki Harle to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor appointed Dionicio “Don” Flores and reappointed Charles Amato and Bill Scott for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Mar 13

Governor Abbott Congratulates BMI On Opening Of First Texas Office

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to formally welcome Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) to the state of Texas.

Press Release

Mar 12

Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Real Estate Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed R. Scott Kesner, Barbara Russell, and Jason Hartgraves to the Texas Real Estate Commission for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025.

Appointment

Mar 12

Governor Abbott Reappoints Polk To Texas State Soil And Water Conservation Board

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Carl Ray Polk, Jr. to the Soil and Water Conservation Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Appointment