News

Jul 24

Governor Abbott, TDEM Move Resources Into Position As Tropical Storm Hanna Approaches Texas

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today pre-positioned previously rostered resources ahead of Tropical Storm Hanna's expected landfall in Texas.

Press Release

Jul 24

Governor Abbott, HHSC Encourage Medicaid, CHIP Providers To Apply For Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today urged eligible Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) providers to apply for federal COVID-19 relief funds before the August 3 deadline.

Press Release

Jul 24

Governor Abbott Appoints 23 To Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee

The Committee advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services on development and implementation of policies that constitute the statewide ECI system.

Appointment

Jul 23

Governor Abbott Rosters State Resources As Tropical Depression Approaches Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state in anticipation of severe weather spurring from a Tropical Depression in the Gulf ⁠— including heavy rain, dangerous rip currents, and flash flooding.

Press Release

Jul 23

Office Of The Governor, Dr. Guadalupe Zamora Release Bilingual COVID-19 PSA

The Office Of The Governor and Guadalupe Zamora, MD, of Zamora Medical Center today released a new English-Spanish language public service announcement (PSA) urging communities to work together to protect vulnerable Texans from COVID-19.

Press Release

Jul 23

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Bonham

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Bonham, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which helps to grow local jobs and local economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game production.

Press Release

Jul 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Duskie To 426th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steve Duskie to the 426th Judicial District Court in Bell County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jul 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Adams To First Court Of Appeals

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

Appointment