News

Jan 19

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Economic Incentive Oversight Board

Governor Abbott has appointed Adriana Cruz, Trevor Pearlman and Massey Villarreal to the Economic Incentive Oversight Board for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Jan 19

Governor Abbott Attends Luncheon With Israeli Business Leaders

Governor Greg Abbott today attended a luncheon hosted by the Israeli Consulate of the Southwest to discuss investment, economic development and strengthening commercial ties between Texas and Israel.

Press Release

Jan 18

Governor Abbott And First Lady Cecilia Abbott Visit Israeli Historical Sites

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited several historical sites while on their trip to Israel.

Press Release

Jan 18

Governor Abbott Meets With Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Texas and Israel's historic bond and how he can further solidify their relationship.

Press Release

Jan 15

Governor Abbott Sets Date For HD-139 Special Election

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing May 7, 2016 as the special election date to fill the House District 139 seat recently vacated by Representative Sylvester Turner.

Press Release

Jan 15

Governor Abbott Sets Date For House District 139 Special Election

Governor Abbott signed and issues a proclamation calling a special election to be held from April 25, 2016 to May 3, 2016 for HD-139.

Proclamation

Jan 15

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Four To Department Of Information Resources

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Linda Shaunessy to the governing board of the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for a term to expire February 1, 2019, and has appointed Stuart Bernstein, John Scott and Rigo Villarreal for terms set to expire February 1, 2021. The Governor additionally named John Scott presiding officer. DIR coordinates, monitors, and directs information resources management within state government.

Appointment

Jan 13

Governor Abbott Names Kim As Presiding Officer And Appoints Hock To Texas Commission On Next Generat

Governor Abbott has named Andrew Kim of New Braunfels as Presiding Officer to the newly created Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability.

Appointment