News

Oct 2

Governor Abbott and EducationSuperHighway Announce Milestone in Effort to Improve High-Speed Internet Access Across Texas Schools

EducationSuperHighway today released their annual State of the States report outlining Texas' progress in improving connectivity to high-speed internet in schools.

Press Release

Oct 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Christina Melton Crain, Tori Lucas, and Joe McCleskey and appointed Megan Deen, Jerry House, Steve Roberts, Dave Ward, and Cathy Altman to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors.

Appointment

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To TexNet Technical Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dan Hill, Chris Hillman, Dana Jurick, Hal Macartney, Kris Nygaard, Brian Stump, and Robie Vaughn, and Aaron Velasco to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee for terms at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Sep 28

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for three Texas counties recently impacted by severe weather and flooding.

Press Release

Sep 28

Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding In North Texas

- Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for three North Texas counties recently impacted by severe weather and flooding.

Proclamation

Sep 28

Governor Abbott Reappoints Lynd Presiding Officer Of Alamo Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Michael Lynd, Jr. as presiding officer of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire February 1, 2020.

Appointment

Sep 27

Governor Abbott Announces New Sterling Lumber Company Facility In Lufkin

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Sterling Lumber Company, LLC., will be opening a new TerraLam® Cross-Laminated Timber mat manufacturing facility in Lufkin.

Press Release

Sep 26

Governor Abbott Appoints Toth To Third Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael “Mike” Toth to the Third Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.