News

Aug 24

Governor Greg Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration Following Hurricane Hanna

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

Proclamation

Aug 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Robertson To 385th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Leah G. Robertson as Judge of the 385th Judicial District Court in Midland County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Press Release, Appointment

Aug 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Browning To Fifth Court of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John G. Browning to the Fifth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Aug 24

Governor Abbott Mobilizes Texas National Guard In Response To Tropical Storms Marco, Laura

At the order of Governor Greg Abbott, more than 70 members with the Texas Army, Air National Guards, and Texas State Guard with the Texas Military Department (TMD) have been activated and are prepositioning throughout the state of Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.

Press Release

Aug 24

Governor Abbott Announces FEMA Approval For Federal Emergency Declaration Ahead Of Tropical Storm Laura, Marco Landfall

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and President Trump have granted a Federal Emergency Declaration request for Public Assistance Category B (Emergency Protective Measures).

Press Release

Aug 23

Governor Abbott Sets Emergency Special Election For Texas Senate District 30

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting the emergency special election date for Texas Senate District 30 on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Press Release

Aug 23

Governor Abbott Sets Emergency Special Election For Texas Senate District 30

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting the emergency special election date for Texas Senate District 30 on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Aug 23

Governor Abbott Holds Briefing, Press Conference On Hurricane Marco And Tropical Storm Laura, Requests Federal Emergency Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin where he provided an update on the state’s response to Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, both of which are forecast to impact parts of the Texas Coast and East Texas in the coming days.

Press Release