News

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Statement On President Obama’s Executive Actions

Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive actions imposing gun control measures across the country.

Press Release

Dec 31

Disaster Proclamation issued for North Texas Storms and Tornados Adding Wichita County

Governor Abbott issued the following proclamation for the North Texas storms and tornados adding Wichita County.

Proclamation

Dec 28

Governor Abbott Appoints Lemkuil Judge Of 507th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alyssa Lemkuil of Houston as judge of the 507th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.

Appointment

Dec 27

Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In Texas Counties

As severe weather continues across the State of Texas, Governor Abbott today declared a state of disaster in the following Texas Counties: Collin, Dallas, Ellis and Rockwall Counties. Additional counties may be added as the situation develops.

Press Release

Dec 27

Disaster Proclamation issued for North Texas Storms and Tornados

Governor Abbott issued the following proclamation for the North Texas storms and tornados.

Proclamation

Dec 24

FEMA Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties

On Thursday, December 24th, FEMA granted Governor Greg Abbott's request for Public Assistance for 16 counties affected by severe weather.

Press Release

Dec 23

Governor Abbott Visits National Guard Troops In Weslaco

Governor Greg Abbott today visited the National Guard Armory in Weslaco, TX to deliver cookies, visit with troops and their families and receive a briefing from military officials concerning ongoing border operations.

Press Release

Dec 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To The Lower Neches Valley Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Abbott has appointed Jeanie Turk, Lonnie Grissom and reappointed Ivy Pate for terms set to expire on July 28, 2021 to the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors. The Governor additionally appointed Steve Lucas for a term to expire on July 28, 2019 and Kal Kincaid for a term to expire on July 28, 2017.

Appointment