News

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

Dec 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To State Independent Living Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ralph E. Jones, Sr. and Mack J. Marsh, Jr. to the State Independent Living Council (SILC) and reappointed James M. “Jim” Brocato for terms set to expire October 24, 2018.

Appointment

Dec 18

Governor Abbott Delivers Commencement Address At DPS Recruits Graduation Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered the commencement address for the Department of Public Safety's recruits graduation ceremony in Austin.

Press Release

Dec 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Abbott has appointed Kimberly Fish and Col. Jeanette Sterner (Ret.) and reappointed Cary M. “Mac” Abney for terms set to expire on July 6, 2021 to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors.

Appointment

Dec 17

Governor Abbott Announces GM Financial Expansion In San Antonio

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that GM Financial will expand operations in Texas by building a financial servicing center in San Antonio, Texas.

Press Release