News

Jun 11

Governor Abbott Announces Appointments To New Austin Business Court Division

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his appointments to the new Third Business Court Division in Austin, which was created last year to provide an efficient mechanism for businesses to resolve complex commercial disputes in Texas.

Appointment

Jun 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Inaugural Members To Fifteenth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his inaugural appointments to the new Fifteenth Court of Appeals, which was created last year to have exclusive intermediate appellate jurisdiction over appeals involving disputes brought by or against the State and its officers and challenges to the constitutionality of a state statute.

Press Release

Jun 10

Governor Abbott Lauds Booming Texas Economy At World’s Largest Buc-ee’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today lauded the strength of the booming Texas economy at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the world’s largest Buc-ee’s travel center in Luling.

Press Release

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Announces Three More Counties Added To Federal Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved three additional Texas counties for the Federal Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Press Release

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas’ Semiconductor Leadership At Samsung Highway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ continued partnership with Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. (“Samsung”) at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Samsung Highway in Taylor.

Press Release

Jun 7

Texas Targets Dangerous Criminals Illegally Entering Under President Biden’s Watch

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Press Release

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Announces Mineral Wells Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Mineral Wells has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Announces 36 More Counties Approved For Presidential Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 36 additional Texas counties for the Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Press Release