News

Oct 7

Office Of The Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2016 Lex Frieden Employment

The Office of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities today announced the winners of the 2016 Lex Frieden Employment Awards.

Press Release

Oct 6

Texas Deploys Disaster Relief Resources For Areas Impacted By Hurricane Matthew

At the request of the State of Florida and through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), the State of Texas today approved sending resources for disaster relief in preparation for Hurricane Matthew.

Press Release

Oct 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Two To Texas Ethics Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Chad Craycraft and Katie Kennedy to the Texas Ethics Commission for terms set to expire November 19, 2019.

Appointment

Oct 4

Governor Abbott Proclaims October 4, 2016 to be National Night Out

Strong, safe neighborhoods are created by community pride, communication between neighbors and an active partnership with law enforcement.

Proclamation

Oct 4

Governor Abbott Proclaims October 2016 to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer and second most common cause of cancer-related death among Texas women.

Proclamation

Sep 26

Disaster Declaration Issued For Atascosa and Wilson Counties

Governor Greg Abbott declares declaration for Atascosa and Wilson counties.

Proclamation

Sep 26

Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting At Houston Strip Mall

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the shooting at a Houston strip mall this morning.

Press Release

Sep 21

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas’ Intention To Withdraw From Refugee Resettlement Program

The State of Texas today sent a letter to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) giving official notice of its intention to withdraw from the federal refugee resettlement program should ORR not unconditionally approve Texas’ state plan by September 30th.

Press Release