News

May 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Tucker To The Specialty Courts Advisory Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Tucker to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Appointment

May 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Dush To State Pension Review Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marcia Dush to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2019.

Appointment

May 7

Governor Abbott Reappoints Underwood Presiding Judge Of The Second Administrative Judicial Region

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Olen Underwood as presiding judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.

Appointment

May 7

Governor Abbott Meets With Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura and welcomed him to Texas State Capitol.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Hosts Commission For Women’s Roundtable Discussion

Governor Abbott today hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the Governor’s Commission for Women, seeking their expertise and ideas on how to best support women entrepreneurs in Texas and expand economic opportunity to meet the Governor’s and the First Lady’s goal of making Texas the best state for women-owned businesses.  

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Authorizes Harris County Emergency Special Election For Flood-Control Projects

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter approving a request by the Harris County Commissioners Court to hold an emergency special election for a bond referendum on Saturday, August 25th.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Texas Peace Officers At 2018 Memorial Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today joined law enforcement officers from across the state for the 2018 Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen Texas peace officers and their families.

Press Release

May 3

Governor Abbott Statement On Retirement Of Texas Health And Human Services Executive Commissioner

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Charles Smith announced his retirement as Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Press Release