News

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Contreras Judge Of The 187th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joey Contreras as judge of the 187th Judicial District Court in Bexar County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Hefley And Tips To Texas Funeral Service Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dianne Hefley and Kristin Tips to the Texas Funeral Service Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Appointment

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Speaker Joe Straus Decision To Not Seek Reelection

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the announcement from Texas House Speaker Joe Straus that he will not seek reelection.

Press Release

Oct 24

Governor Abbott Bets On Astros In Friendly Wager With California Governor Jerry Brown

Governor Greg Abbott today made a friendly wager with California Governor Jerry Brown on the outcome of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, which begins tonight.

Press Release

Oct 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Smith Judge Of The 271st Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brock Smith as judge of the 271st Judicial District Court in Jack and Wise Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Oct 24

First Lady Cecilia Abbott And Governor Greg Abbott Honor Winners Of The 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, and Governor Greg Abbott hosted a reception at the Governor’s Mansion last night honoring the eleven winners of the 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards.

Press Release

Oct 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Davis Judge Of The 369th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Davis as judge of the 369th Judicial District Court in Anderson, Cherokee and Leon Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Oct 20

Governor Greg Abbott Renews State Disaster Declaration For 60 Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation renewing the disaster declaration for 60 Texas Counties impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release