News

Sep 13

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors 2018 Governor’s Small Business Award Winners

First Lady Cecilia Abbott was in the Dallas Fort-Worth area today to talk about the important role that women-owned businesses play in the success of our state’s economy.

Press Release

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Further Elevates Activation Level Of State Operations Center For Approaching Tropical Disturbance

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to further increase its readiness level to level II (escalated response conditions) beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, as a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico continues to move toward the Texas coast.

Press Release

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Interiano To Jobs And Education For Texans Grant Program Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gerardo Interiano to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program Advisory Board for a term set to expire on June 19, 2019.

Appointment

Sep 11

Governor Abbott Presents 2018 Star Of Texas Awards

Governor Greg Abbott today presented the 2018 Star of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters and first responders who demonstrated heroism in service to their communities and the State of Texas.

Press Release

Sep 11

Governor Abbott Appoints McNabb To Texas Racing Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Connie (Couch) McNabb, D.V.M. to the Texas Racing Commission for a term set to expire February 1, 2021.

Appointment

Sep 10

Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Tropical System Approaches The Gulf

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as a potential tropical system is expected to develop and move into the Gulf of Mexico and toward the Texas coast later this week.

Press Release

Sep 7

Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening Of New Amazon Fulfillment Center

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the grand opening of Amazon's new Fulfillment Center in Houston, Texas.

Press Release

Sep 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Medical Radiologic Technology

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jennifer Flanagan and Melanie “Shannon” Lutz and appointed Linda Faye Brown to the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. 

Appointment