News

Jan 30

Governor Abbott Orders Texas Rangers Investigation Into Troubling Allegations At Karolyi Ranch

Governor Greg Abbott today requested that the Texas Rangers launch an investigation into the recent and shocking allegations of sexual assault of athletes at the Karolyi Ranch in Walker County.

Press Release

Jan 29

Governor Abbott Names Ritchey Chair of Texas Juvenile Justice Board

Governor Greg Abbott has named Judge Wes Ritchey presiding officer of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. Ritchey was appointed to the board in January of 2017.

Appointment

Jan 29

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Joins Second Lady Karen Pence For Arts And Military Conference At Fort Hood

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott welcomed Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States, to Texas today for the Texas Creative Forces Arts and Military Conference, hosted by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Press Release

Jan 29

Report To The People Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today released his second “Report to the People of Texas,” which highlights the legislative, economic, educational, and public safety achievements over the past year.

Press Release

Jan 27

Governor Abbott Speaks At The Texas Rally For Life

Governor Greg Abbott today spoke at the annual Texas Rally for Life at the State Capitol where thousands in attendance joined in their commitment to protecting the rights of the unborn and advocating for pro-life policies in Texas.

Press Release

Jan 26

Governor Abbott Speaks At Department Of Texas Veterans Of Foreign Wars Convention

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Mid-Winter Conference in Austin, Texas.

Press Release

Jan 25

Goldman Sachs & Rebuild Texas Fund Announce Microloan Program for Small Businesses Impacted By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today joined representatives from Goldman Sachs, LiftFund, and the Rebuild Texas Fund to announce a new $7 million microloan program for small businesses affected by Harve

Press Release

Jan 24

Texas, CA, FL, & Puerto Rico Urge Congress to Pass Additional Disaster Funding

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, California Governor Jerry Brown, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Florida Governor Rick Scott today issued a joint letter urging the U.S. Senate to improve and expeditiously pass supplemental disaster funding, and for Congress to send the bill to the President.

Press Release