News

Mar 1

Texas Wins 2016 Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup Award For Record Fifth Year In A Row

The State of Texas has won Site Selection’s 2016 Governor’s Cup, an award that is given annually to the top performing state for capital investment and job creation. In 2016.

Press Release

Mar 1

Governor Abbott Proclaims March 2017 to be Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, honoring the women of the Lone Star State and recognizing their accomplishments.

Proclamation

Mar 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Siebman As Red River Compact Commissioner

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Clyde Siebman as Red River Compact Commissioner for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Appointment

Mar 1

Governor Abbott Reappoints Tate As Pecos River Compact Commissioner

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Frederic “Rick” Tate as Pecos River Compact Commissioner for a term set to expire on January 23, 2023.

Appointment

Mar 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Lunceford To Board For Lease Of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Lands

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Erin Lunceford to the Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Lands for a term set to expire on September 1, 2017.

Appointment

Feb 28

Governor Abbott Reappoints Bunin And Hase To Governing Board Of The Indigent Defense Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alex Bunin and Don Hase to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms set to expire February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Feb 28

Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Vote Calling For A Convention Of States

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate passed a resolution calling for an Article V Convention of States (SJR 2), one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities.

Press Release

Feb 28

Governor Abbott Appoints Alexander-Schneider And Gutierrez To Texas State Council For Interstate Adu

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Pam Alexander-Schneider to the Texas State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision for a term set to expire February 1, 2021 and reappointed David Gutierrez for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Appointment