News

Mar 5

Governor Abbott Statement On House Bill 3

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the filing of House Bill 3, which addresses school finance reform in Texas.

Press Release

Mar 5

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Texas Oil & Gas Association’s Annual Ad Valorem Tax Conference

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas Oil & Gas Association's (TXOGA) annual ad valorem tax conference in Austin.

Press Release

Mar 5

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To The Texas Holocaust And Genocide Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Lynne Aronoff and appointed Jeffrey Beck and Rabbi Ilan Emanuel to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Aronoff chair of the commission.

Appointment

Mar 4

Governor Abbott Accepts Governor’s Cup Award

Governor Greg Abbott today accepted Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup Award for a record-breaking seventh year in a row.

Press Release

Mar 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To The Texas Juvenile Justice Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mona Lisa Chambers and Melissa Martin and reappointed Scott Matthew and Vincent Morales, Jr. to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Mar 1

Governor Abbott Reappoints Barta As Injured Employee Public Counsel

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jessica Barta to the Injured Employee Public Counsel for a term set to expire February 1, 2021.

Appointment

Feb 28

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Two To Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joel Garza, Jr. and reappointed Tom Butler to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for terms set to exp

Appointment

Feb 28

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To Appointees And State Agencies On Open Meetings Act

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to appointees and state agencies following the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals' ruling striking down a key provision of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Press Release