News

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Proclaims Day Of Mourning In Honor Of Former President George H.W. Bush

Governor Greg Abbott today proclaimed December 5, 2018, as an official Day of Mourning in Texas in honor of former President George H.W. Bush.

Press Release

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Norris Adjutant General Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Major General Tracy Norris the Adjutant General of Texas, effective January 1, 2019.

Appointment

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Attends Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today joined Jewish community leaders at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in celebration of the first day of Hanukkah.

Press Release

Dec 1

Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush

Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush.

Press Release

Nov 30

Governor Abbott Statement On McKesson Corporation Relocating Global Headquarters To Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement welcoming McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 6 company, to the State of Texas. Effective April 1, 2019, McKesson Corporation will relocate its corporate headquarters from San Francisco, California to Las Colinas, Texas.

Press Release

Nov 30

Governor Abbott’s Child Sex Trafficking Team Hosts Roundtable Discussion For Male Leaders To Prevent Child Sexual Exploitation

Governor Abbott’s Child Sex Trafficking Team hosted a roundtable for male leaders in law enforcement, faith communities, business, and youth-serving organizations from across the state to share strategies on preventing child sex trafficking.

Press Release

Nov 30

Governor Abbott Appoints Junkin To The 453rd Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Junkin as Judge of the 453rd Judicial District Court in Hays County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Nov 22

Governor Abbott And First Lady Cecilia Abbott Deliver Meals On Wheels On Thanksgiving Day

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, joined by their daughter Audrey, today volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Austin to help deliver meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day.

Press Release