News

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Names Presiding Officer And Appoints Two To Risk Management Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gerald Ladner, Sr. and reappointed Rosemary Gammon for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021, to the Risk Management Board. The Governor additionally named Dr. Lloyd Garland as presiding officer.

Appointment

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Planned “Return Of Kings” Events In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after reports that the group “Return of Kings,” which promotes the legalization of rape, plans to hold events on Saturday, February 6th in multiple cities across Texas.

Press Release

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Leads Bipartisan, Ten-State Coalition Of Governors In Filing Amicus Brief In Support

Governor Greg Abbott today led a bipartisan, ten-state coalition of Governors in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Texas' House Bill 2.

Press Release

Feb 3

Office Of The Governor Releases Web Video On Report To The People Of Texas

Following the release of Governor Greg Abbott’s first “Report to the People of Texas” yesterday, the Office of Governor today released a web video providing an overview of the Governor’s first year in office.

Press Release

Feb 2

Governor Abbott Declares February 2nd “Texas Military Heroes Day”

Governor Greg Abbott today declared February 2nd "Texas Military Heroes Day" in honor of all Texans who have and continue to defend the United States of America.

Press Release

Feb 2

Governor Abbott Proclaims February 2 to be Texas Military Heroes Day

Governor Greg Abbott declares February 2 to be Texas Military Heroes Day.

Proclamation

Feb 2

Office Of The Governor Releases First “Report to the People of Texas”

The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released its first “Report to the People of Texas,” which highlights the shared successes of Texas during the Governor’s first year in office.

Press Release

Feb 1

Governor Abbott, Congressman Cuellar Request Information On DHS Border Security Cuts

Governor Greg Abbott and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson requesting detailed information on DHS’s decision to cut resources for aerial-based border security support in a program known as Operation Phalanx.

Press Release