News

Feb 1

Governor Abbott Reappoints Mattax As Commissioner Of Insurance

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed David Mattax as the Commissioner of Insurance for a term to expire February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Feb 1

Governor Abbott Tours Southern Border With DHS Secretary John Kelly

Governor Abbott today toured the U.S.-Mexico border with Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and discussed the importance of strengthening border security.

Press Release

Jan 31

Governor Abbott Statement On Neil Gorsuch Nomination To The Supreme Court

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court by President Trump:

Press Release

Jan 31

Governor Abbott Releases 2018-19 Budget That Fully Funds Key Priorities Within Available Revenue

Coinciding with his State of the State address, Governor Greg Abbott today released his budget for the 2018-19 biennium.

Press Release

Jan 31

Advocates Praise Governor Abbott’s Call For Property and Franchise Tax Reduction

Governor Greg Abbott today listed property and franchise tax reduction as legislative priorities in his State of the State address.

Press Release

Jan 31

Advocates Praise Governor Abbott’s Call For Expanded School Choice

Governor Greg Abbott today listed expanding school choice as one his legislative priorities in his State of the State address.

Press Release

Jan 31

Higher Education Leaders Praise Governor Abbott’s Call To Fund University Research Initiative

Governor Greg Abbott today listed the Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI) as one of his legislative priorities in his State of the State Address.

Press Release

Jan 31

Advocates Praise Governor Abbott’s Call To Invest In Optional, High-Quality PreK

Governor Greg Abbott today listed investing in optional, high-quality PreK programs as one of his legislative priorities in his State of the State Address. PreK advocates were quick to offer praise for the Governor’s call to action:

Press Release