News

Nov 24

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Death Of Four Army Soldiers At Fort Hood

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the death of four U.S. Army soldiers who were killed in a helicopter crash during a training mission at Fort Hood on Monday evening.

Press Release

Nov 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Humanities Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Mary Louise Albritton of Fort Worth, Jenni Hord of Midland and Amy Warren of Dallas to Humanities Texas for terms to expire on December 31, 2016.

Appointment

Nov 21

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Rejection Of Obama Administration’s Syrian Refugee Resettlement Pro

Governor Greg Abbott today appeared on Fox News' "America's News HQ" to discuss Texas' efforts to block the Obama Administration's Syrian refugee resettlement program and ensure the safety of Texas citizens.

Press Release

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In 15 Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Comal, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Liberty, Navarro, Travis, Willacy, and Wilson Counties in the State of Texas.

Press Release

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Announces Staff Changes

Governor Greg Abbott’s Legislative Director, Randy Erben, today announced his departure from the governor’s office after serving on behalf of the Governor since his Inauguration earlier this year.

Press Release

Nov 20

Disaster Proclamation Issued For October Severe Storms

Governor Greg Abbott has issued the following proclamation concerning the recent storms in Texas.

Proclamation

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening Of Sokol West Gym In West, Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to West, Texas to attend and deliver remarks at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Sokol West Gym, whose original facility was destroyed in the plant explosion in West in 2013.

Press Release

Nov 19

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Rejection Of Obama Administration’s Refugee Resettlement Plan On Ha

Governor Greg Abbott appeared on Fox News' "Hannity" Wednesday to discuss his opposition to President Obama's plan to resettle Syrian refugees in the United States.

Press Release