News

Mar 14

Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In Texas Counties; Elevates Activation Of State Operation

As flooding continues to impact parts of East and Southeast Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in the following Texas counties.

Press Release

Mar 14

Disaster Proclamation For Severe Storms And Flooding in March 2016

Governor Greg Abbott declares a state of disaster declaration for March 2016 severe storms.

Proclamation

Mar 14

Governor Abbott Announces Pegasus Foods Expansion In Texas

Governor Abbott today announced that California-based Pegasus Foods will be expanding new operations to Texas.

Press Release

Mar 11

Governor Abbott Announces Departure Of Senior Staff Members

Governor Greg Abbott’s Appointments Director, Luis Saenz, and his Director of Administration, Stacey Napier, today announced their departure from the governor’s office.

Press Release

Mar 11

Governor Abbott Presents Texas Purple Hearts, Honors Victims Of Fort Hood Terror Attack

The victims of the November 2009 terrorist attack on Fort Hood today received honors at a ceremony in Killeen, Texas.

Press Release

Mar 11

Governor Abbott Proclaims March 2016 to be Women’s Women Veterans Month

Governor Greg Abbott issues proclamation declaring the month of March 2016 to be Women’s Veterans Month.

Proclamation

Mar 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Humanities Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Laurie Morian, Ellen K. Ramsey and Stephanie Tucker to Humanities Texas for terms to expire on December 31, 2017.

Appointment

Mar 10

Governor Abbott Urges Texans to Continue Monitoring Weather, Flood Threats

Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans to remain vigilant and closely monitor weather conditions as rainfall is expected to continue impacting parts of Texas this week, which may lead to dangerous flash flooding and river flooding, especially in East and Southeast Texas.

Press Release