News

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

Dec 16

Governor Abbott Appoints Cerna To Finance Commission of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Hector Cerna of Eagle Pass to the Finance Commission of Texas for a term to expire on February 1, 2020.

Appointment

Dec 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Lake And Jackson To Texas Water Development Board

Governor Abbott has appointed Peter Lake of Dallas for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021 and reappointed Kathleen Jackson of Beaumont to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a term set to expire February 1, 2017.

Appointment

Dec 15

Governor Abbott Takes Action To Combat Illegal Border Crossings

With the significant increase in the number of illegal crossings across the Texas border, Governor Greg Abbott today took action in the wake of federal inaction.

Press Release

Dec 15

Governor Abbott Releases Statement Encouraging City Of Orange To Restore Nativity Scene

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the City of Orange’s decision to remove the Nativity Scene it had placed at City Hall.

Press Release