News

May 21

Governor Abbott Names Vice Chair, Appoints Three To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Juan Nevarez and reappointed Richard Clemmer and Welcome Wilson, Jr. to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire on August 31, 2029.

Appointment

May 21

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Round Rock

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Round Rock on Thursday, May 30.

Press Release

May 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Hampton To Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Marriage And Family Therapists

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lee Hampton to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

May 20

Governor Abbott Announces Over $44 Million In Grants To Serve Veterans And Their Families

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) today announced over $44 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants that will be distributed among 181 organizations across the state.

Press Release

May 20

Governor Abbott Further Amends Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In May 2024

Governor Abbott Further Amends Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In May 2024

Proclamation

May 20

Governor Abbott Proclaims Travel And Tourism Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today invited all Texans to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the state’s travel and tourism industry and the passionate Texans working in this field by proclaiming May 19–25 as Travel and Tourism Week in Texas.

Press Release

May 19

Governor Abbott Requests Disaster Assistance For Additional Counties Impacted By Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request additional counties be added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Press Release

May 17

President Biden Partially Approves Governor Abbott’s Request For Major Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Joe Biden approved the state’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

Press Release