News

Jul 13

Governor Abbott Appoints Robles And Buchholtz To Commission On State Emergency Communications

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ernestine Robles of Garden Ridge and reappointed William “Bill” Buchholtz of San Antonio to the Commission on State Emergency Communications.

Appointment

Jul 12

Update On Governor Abbott’s Medical Procedure At Brooke Army Medical Center

Governor Greg Abbott today underwent a successful skin graft procedure at Brooke Army Medical Center to repair damage from significant burns on both feet.

Press Release

Jul 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Advisory Council On Emergency Medical Services

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed six to Advisory Council On Emergency Medical Services.

Appointment

Jul 12

Commissioner Whitman Submits Letter Outlining Proposals For CPS Overhaul To Governor Abbott

At the request of Governor Greg Abbott, Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Hank Whitman today submitted a letter that includes 10 proposals to improve the Texas child welfare system and Child Protective Services (CPS).

Press Release

Jul 11

Update On Governor Abbott’s Visit To Brooke Army Medical Center

Governor Greg Abbott today visited Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio where he received additional treatment on the 2nd and 3rd degree burns that he sustained on both legs below the knees and both feet after coming into contact with scalding water.

Press Release

Jul 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Ryan To Texas Transportation Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Laura Ryan to the Texas Transportation Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2017.

Appointment

Jul 9

Statement On Governor Abbott’s Call With President Obama

Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with President Obama who called to offer his condolences for the five officers killed in Dallas on Thursday night.

Press Release

Jul 8

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties

The federal government today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Public Assistance for Bandera, Bastrop, Brown, Caldwell, Eastland, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Hood, Houston, Jasper, Kleberg, Polk, San Jacinto and Washington Counties.

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