News

Nov 4

Governor Greg Abbott Extended The State Disaster Declaration In November For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation

Oct 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Two And Names Chair Of Automobile Burglary And Theft Prevention Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Miguel “Mike” Rodriguez and Phillip Shay Gause to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor has named Tommy Hansen as chair.

Appointment

Oct 31

Governor Abbott Names Hollen To Texas Poet Laureate, State Musician And State Artists Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Carol Hollen to the Texas Poet Laureate, State Musician and State Artists Committee for a term set to expire on October 1, 2019.

Appointment

Oct 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Carroll And Gallardo To Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angel Carroll and Gabrielle Gallardo to the Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board for terms at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Oct 30

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas counties heavily impacted by recent severe weather and flooding that caused widespread damage across the state.

Press Release

Oct 30

Governor Abbott Expands State Disaster Declaration For Additional Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today also expanded his State Disaster Declaration to cover a total of 111 Texas counties. Governor Abbott has authorized the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions to aid in the response efforts.

Proclamation

Oct 30

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Chiropractic Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott Wofford to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor appointed Mindy Neal and Debra White for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Appointment

Oct 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Wagner To Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed C. Price Wagner to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire January 31, 2019.

Appointment