News

Aug 9

Governor Abbott Announces New Charles Schwab Regional Campus In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that The Charles Schwab Corporation will be establishing a new regional campus in Westlake, Texas.

Press Release

Aug 8

Governor Abbott Breaks Ground On New Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Harbor Bridge over the Port of Corpus Christi’s Main Turning Basin.

Press Release

Aug 7

WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Addresses Zika Virus In Texas

The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a video of the Governor updating Texans on the state’s efforts to combat the Zika virus and ensure that communities across the state are protected in the event of local transmission.

Press Release

Aug 5

Governor Abbott Urges President Obama To Approve Funds For Zika Preparedness And Response

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Obama urging his administration to immediately approve the expenditure of funds for Zika virus preparedness and response.

Press Release

Aug 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Bell To 267th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert E. “Bobby” Bell of Edna as judge of the 267th Judicial District Court in Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Refugio and Victoria Counties for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.

Appointment

Aug 5

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Promotes Texanthropy At Texas Nonprofit Summits

First Lady Cecilia Abbott traveled to El Paso today to participate in the first of three 2016 Texas Nonprofit Summits.

Press Release

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Air Hot Air Balloon Crash In Lockhart, TX

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following a hot air balloon crash near Lockhart, Texas.

Press Release

Jul 28

Governor Abbott Receives Briefing From DPS Director McCraw On Texas Border Security

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw to discuss the State’s ongoing border security operations.

Press Release